almond toffee bars
boston globe, dec '97

1/2
1
 c
c
 butter, room temp
brown sugar
 cream in electric mixer

1
1/4
1/4
 ea
t
t
 egg yolk
almond extract
vanilla
 beat in


1/2
 c
 flour (+ 1 T)
 beat in
1/2
 c
 almonds
 stir in
  • put in 8"x8" buttered pan (only a thin layer)
  • bake 10 min at 375 deg F until golden and puffy
1/4
 c
 almonds
 scatter over top and press in w/ spoon
  • bake additional 5-7 min until base looks deep gold and almonds are lightly toasted