Almond Bars

By

Dexter Larson

Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • Top Layer:
  • 1 1/2 tsp milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • 5 1/2 Tbsp margarine
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • pinch of salt
  • Vanilla to taste
  • 1 3/4 cups sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Combine dough ingredients and spread evenly across greased pan. Bake lightly in 375° oven in 9 X 13 pan.

Bring top layer ingredients to boil for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

Then add the sliced almonds, Spread evenly on top of pre-baked short paste. Return to oven till light brown.