Almond Squares I Recipe

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Nutrition

2540

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
9 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
To make crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Separate egg and beat in yolk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Slowly add in the flour and blend well. Mixture will be stiff.
Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust. Sprinkle top with almonds. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2540.34 Kcal (10636 kJ)
Calories from fat	1677.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	186.4g	287%
Cholesterol	81.84mg	27%
Sodium	72.13mg	3%
Potassium	1967.38mg	42%
Total Carbs	232.21g	77%
Sugars	84.84g	339%
Dietary Fiber	30.34g	121%
Protein	38.28g	77%
Iron	8.4mg	47%
Calcium	231.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	507.64 Kcal (2125 kJ)
Calories from fat	335.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.25g	287%
Cholesterol	16.35mg	27%
Sodium	14.41mg	3%
Potassium	393.14mg	42%
Total Carbs	46.4g	77%
Sugars	16.95g	339%
Dietary Fiber	6.06g	121%
Protein	7.65g	77%
Iron	1.7mg	47%
Calcium	46.3mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

65.5

Points
74

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sugar,
High in Total Fat

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