3/4 c. butter, room temperature
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
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7 oz. almond paste
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 c. flour
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3/4 c. sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar. Stir in yolk and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into creamed mixture.

Divide dough in half. Press one half into 9 inch square pan. Roll second half of dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to form a 9 inch square.

Combine almond paste, 3/4 cup sugar and egg in a small bowl. Spread almond filling over dough in pan. Remove top sheet of waxed paper from dough and invert over filling. Remove wax paper and brush dough lightly with water. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.