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Dutch Butter Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ cup slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking pan. Sift the flour; set aside. Cream the brown sugar and butter together. Add the egg yolk and almond extract. Add the flour. Add the egg yolk. Press dough into the baking pan. Lightly whisk the egg white and brush the top of the dough. Scatter almonds on the top. Bake 20 minutes or until done. Cool, then cut into bars.