Dutch Almond Squares

"This is a three-layered almond square--cakelike on the bottom, a fragrant marzipan filling in the middle, and the top of a crisp nut-topped meringue. All in all, it is a rich and unusual cookie."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
4 dozen
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter slightly, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg and egg yolk, stir in the flour and 3/4 tsp of salt by hand.
  • Spread the mixture into an ungreased glass 13x9-inch baking pan, making a smooth layer.
  • Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until it is set but not brown.
  • In a food processor, mix together 1 cup of sugar, the almond paste, lemon juice, vanilla and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt; reserve.
  • In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites till frothy, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • By hand, fold the almond paste mixture into the egg whites with a rubber spatula and spread over the baked crust.
  • Sprinkle the almonds on top and bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool partially and cut the cookies while still warm into 48 narrow bars.
  • These freeze well.

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I love cooking, and reading Christian fiction..I have 5 grandchildren..4 boys and 1 spoiled granddaughter...I also have a black cocker spaniel named Tobey..who is very spoiled..Love computer games, cross stitch and reading cookbooks..I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia almost a year ago, on September 26, 2005....was in an out of the hospital for 8 months, doing intensive chemo...I am doing well now, thanks for all the prayers...
 
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