Almond Shortbread Bars

1 cups White sugar

1 cups Softened butter

1 eggs (separated)

1/4 teaspoons almond extract

1 tablespoons water

1/2 cups Chopped almonds

350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, egg yolk and the almond extract. Beat on low speed til a fine texture, should be about 2 to 3 min. Press mixture onto the bottom of a well-greased

15" x

10" x

1" jelly roll pan. In another bowl, beat the egg white with water until frothy and use a pastry brush to brush onto dough. Sprinkle the almonds over the top. Bake for 15-20 min, or til very light golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing into bars. Makes

2 1/2 dozen cookie bars.