Almond Brittle Bar Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Almond Brittle Bar Cookies—a delightful combination of buttery shortbread crust and a golden, nutty almond brittle topping. Perfectly balanced between crunch and chew, these bar cookies are made with simple ingredients like sliced almonds, honey, and brown sugar, creating a caramel-like topping that bakes to perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy dessert is ideal for holidays, bake sales, or anytime you crave a sweet treat. Serve them as elegant tea-time snacks or as a decadent dessert on their own. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, these almond bars are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups sliced almonds
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden around the edges. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
To prepare the almond brittle topping, combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and fold in the sliced almonds.
Carefully pour the almond mixture over the baked crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Slice the almond brittle bars into evenly sized squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 330.4 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.7 g | 744% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 609 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 686 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.4 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.9 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 828 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2108 mg | 45% | |
*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.
