Almond Squares I
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Almond Squares I a try. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 173 calories, 2g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 24. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of shortening, flour, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
To make crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Separate egg and beat in yolk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Slowly add in the flour and blend well.
Press dough evenly into baking pan.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat.
Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust.
Sprinkle top with almonds.
Let cool on wire rack before cutting.