Almond Bars Final
Indulge in the irresistible charm of **Almond Bars**, a buttery, nutty dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. These tender bars start with a base of creamed unsalted butter, sugar, and almond extract, creating a rich and flavorful dough that bakes to perfection in just 20 minutes. Topped with a layer of crunchy sliced almonds and finished with a sweet almond glaze, these bars are a delightful blend of texture and taste. Perfect for snacks, potlucks, or treating yourself, this recipe requires minimal prep (just 15 minutes!) and yields 16 melt-in-your-mouth servings. Whether you’re an almond lover or need a new go-to dessert idea, these glazed almond bars are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons table salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Mix in the almond extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the dough for added texture and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the almond bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set for 15–20 minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 1% | |
*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.
