Base:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup butter

Topping:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup slivered or sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup whipping cream

Directions

1. Base: Mix together sugar and 1/2 cup butter
   together until smooth. Press into bottom of a
   9-inch square pan. Pat a little way up sides of
   pan. Bake in preheated 325° F oven for 15 minutes.
2. Topping: combine all topping ingredients in
   saucepan. Boil for 3 minutes, or to soft ball
   stage (234°F/112°C on candy thermometer).
3. Spread over base.
4. Return to oven. Bake at 350° F for 5 minutes.