Holiday Shortbread Recipe

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
• 1/4 cup colored sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
2. In large bowl, combine butter and granulated sugar. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until creamy.
3. Add flour; mix well. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract. Spread into baking pan.
4. In small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Spread on top of dough. Sprinkle with almonds and colored sugar.
5. Bake 25 minutes or until light brown. Cool and cut in squares.

Makes 16 Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Bake Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes