Almond shortcake

2 pans

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupButter
1cupSugar
4tablespoonsAlmond paste
1Egg, beaten
½teaspoonAlmond extract
2cupsFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
10Almonds, whole, blanched

Directions

Preheat oven to 325. Cream butter, sugar and almond paste well. Add ½ of beaten egg and almond extract. Add dry ingredients and knead briefly. Lightly grease 2 8" round cake pans or pie plates. Press mixture into pans; score edges with a fork. Brush with remaining egg and arrange almonds in centre. Bake at 325 for 15 min or until lightly browned. Source: Meda Osborne Typed by: Sharon Verrall Submitted By SHARON VERRALL On 12-27-94