Almond Shortbread Bars

A delicious bar flavoured with almond paste and almond extract and topped with slivered almonds.

Instructions

1. Line a 13x9 metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside
2. To make beating the almond paste easier, microwave on low just enough to warm
3. Don’t let it get hot or it will melt the butter when added
4. In a bowl, beat butter with almond paste until smooth
5. Beat in sugar, salt and almond extract until fluffy
6. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour until combined
7. Press into pan
8. Sprinkle with almonds and press lightly into the dough
9. Bake in middle of 300°F oven until light golden, about 50 minutes (no longer)
10. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack