Bars
- 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon [5 mL] cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon [5 mL] grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] salt
- 1/2 cup [125 mL] packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup [125 mL] softened butter
- 1 egg, separated
Almond Topping
- 3 1/2 ounces [100 g] sliced almonds [1/2 cup / 125 mL]
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] cinnamon
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- Into a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, grated lemon rind and salt; set aside.
- Into a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together brown sugar, softened butter and egg yolk, until fluffy.
- Slowly beat in flour mixture, until well combined.
- Evenly pat mixture over base of a 9-inch [23-cm] square baking pan.
- Brush evenly with egg white.
- Into a small bowl, combine all topping ingredients [almond slices, sugar and cinnamon].
- Sprinkle topping evenly over bars.
- Bake into a preheated 350°F [180°C] oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool in pan, before cutting into bars.
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