Dutch Almond Shortbread

From Alison French’s recipe book

Transcribed from the handwritten family collection.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup flour

Directions

1. Using a fork throughout, beat the egg.
2. Add the sugar and beat. Add the butter and beat, then add the almond extract.
3. Stir in the flour.
4. Grease and flour an 8-inch tin. Put the mixture in the tin and flatten it.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Original recipe page

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