Name: Almond Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup or 227 grams butter (at room temperature); 3/4 cup or 166 grams granulated sugar; 1/2 cup or 128 grams almond paste at room temperature; 1 large egg (at room temperature); 1 tsp almond extract; 2 cups or 295 grams all purpose flour; 1/2 cup or 114 grams (unsalted butter); 1/4 cup or 60 grams heavy cream; 2 and 1/2 to 3 cups or 300 to 375 grams confectioner's sugar (sifted); 1 tsp almond extract; 1/2 cup or 55 grams sliced almonds