Almond Bars
Indulge in the nutty delight of Almond Bars—a scrumptious dessert that combines buttery richness with the irresistible flavor of almond. These easy-to-make bars feature a tender, shortbread-like base, generously topped with golden sliced almonds and drizzled with a sweet almond glaze for the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, including prep and bake time, these bars are perfect for quick treats, holiday parties, or afternoon tea. With their balance of textures and flavors, Almond Bars will quickly become a crowd favorite. Keywords: Almond Bars recipe, easy almond dessert, almond glaze, holiday treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or your hands.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the dough, gently pressing them into the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm bars, spreading evenly if necessary.
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1286 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 519.3 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 322.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 929 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
