Butter Almond Bars

This recipe caught my eye on the back of a bag of C&H Sugar. This smelled so good while baking - it woke up my son & husband! Great with a cup of coffee or tall glass of cold milk.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons  almonds, sliced and lightly toasted
• 1  tablespoon granulated sugar (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Grease and flour 8-inch square pan.
3. Lightly toast sliced almonds, set aside.
4. Blend sugar and melted butter.
5. Add beaten eggs, mixing well.
6. Stir in almond & vanilla extracts.
7. Mix together salt & flour; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
8. Spread batter into pan.
9. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and almonds.
10. Bake 30-35 minutes.,.
11. *Baking them for 30 minutes will give you a soft moist result, baking for 35 will give you a crunchy-topped delight.