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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup butter — softened

1 egg — separated

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 tablespoon water

1/2 cup almonds — chopped

Heat oven to 350. In large mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg yolk and almond extract. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until particles are fine, 2-3 minutes. Press on bottom of greased 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. In small bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy; brush on dough. Sprinkle nuts over top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars.Makes about 2 1/2 dozen bars. Source: Land O Lakes Cookie Collection

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