Almond-cinnamon Bars

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 egg, separated
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 base: in small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, lemon rind and salt; set aside.
• 2 in medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat together sugar, butter and egg yolk until fluffy.
• 3 gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined.
• 4 pat evenly over base of 9-inch square baking pan.
• 5 brush evenly with egg .
• 6 almond topping: in small bowl, combine almonds, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over base.
• 7 bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
• 8 let cool in pan before cutting into bars.