• 1 c. butter (no subs)
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 t. vanilla
• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. almond extract
• 6 drops red food coloring
• 1/2 C. chopped walnuts
• 1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened baking chocolate, melted

Line a 9x5x3 loaf pan with waxed paper; set aside

In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture

Divide dough into thirds. Add almond extract and food coloring to one portion; spread evenly into prepared pan.

Add nuts to second portion; spread evenly over first layer

Add melted chocolate to third portion; spread over second layer. Cover with waxed paper, refrigerate overnight.

Unwax, cut loan in half lengthwise. Cut each portion into 1/8 in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool

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