Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

Preparation:

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.