Desserts
From Laura Kampschroeder's Kitchen
ALMOND SQUARES
Ingredients
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2 sticks butter - melted
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2 C sugar
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3 eggs
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2 C flour
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Pinch salt
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2 T imitation almond extract
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Silvered almonds (1/4 - 1/2 C)
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Extra sugar (2 T)
Directions
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In a large glass mixing bowl, melt butter in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes
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Add 2 C sugar and mix with electric mixer until creamy
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Add 3 eggs 1 at a time with mixer (at room temperature)
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Mix 3 minutes until fluffy and thick
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Add salt and almond extract
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Add sifted flour 1/2 C at a time and mix
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Spray 9x12 pan *
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Spread mixture evenly in pan
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Sprinkle slivered almonds
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Sprinkle extra sugar to give a crunch on top
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Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
*For taller squares, us a 9x9 pan.
From Nora Mupo's Kitchen
English Butter Toffee
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1 cup butter (real)
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1 cup brown sugar
Heat butter and sugar in a sauce pan on medium heat stirring constantly until a boil. Set timer for 7 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. (The mixture will lighten in color to a golden brown) pour onto a greased cookie sheet. It will be free form. Top with chocolate chips, let sit for several minutes before attempting to spread as a frosting. The chips are melted from the heat of toffee, but toffee needs to set before spreading. After I spread chips, I usually place in fridge to cool. Then break into free form pieces.
* Can add chopped nut to melted chocolate chips