Cranberry Squares

Cranberry Squares

1 1/2 c. Sugar
2 lg Eggs
3/4 c. Melted butter or margarine -cooled slightly
1 t Almond extract
1 1/2 c. Flour
2 c Fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 c. Chopped almonds or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9-in. square baking pan.

Using mixer beat sugar and eggs in large bowl until slightly thickened,
about 2 min. Beat in melted butter and extract. Add flour and stir
until well blended. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Pour batter into
prepared pan. Bake until tester comes out clean, about 1 hr. Cool
completely before cutting.

If doubling recipe, use two 9-in. pans (not a 9x13 pan).