Ingredients

4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 lb butter (4 sticks), softened
1 tsp almond extract
1-2 egg whites

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Cream the butter and sugar, then add the almond extract. Mix in the flour slowly, keeping it well mixed. Spread the dough out onto a pie plate, cookie sheet or other dish at a thickness of 1/4 - 1/2 inch. Beat the egg white(s) and brush the top of the dough. Bake until slightly browned on top, about 20-30 minutes. Cool and cut into 2" squares or if you use a pie plate, you can cut into small wedges.

There is no leavening so these are dense, similar to a fudge brownie. The middles may appear undercooked compared to a brownie; this is normal.