Almond Squares Recipe

Ingredients

• 1¼ cup sugar (divided)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup butter ((unsalted), melted)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter ((unsalted), soft)
• ½ cup almonds (sliced)
• ¼ cup coconut (shredded, optional)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• pinch of salt