Almond Chocolate Chip Bars
Perfectly chewy with a nutty crunch, these Almond Chocolate Chip Bars are a delicious treat that's as easy to make as they are to eat. Crafted with buttery brown sugar, rich chocolate chips, and a hint of almond extract, these bars strike the ideal balance between sweetness and texture. Sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while the simplicity of a one-bowl batter makes cleanup a breeze—perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dessert cravings. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bars are baked to golden perfection in an 8x8 pan, yielding 12 servings of irresistible goodness. Whether you're hosting a party or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these almond-studded chocolate chip bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 0.75 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined; avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the sliced almonds and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 equal pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
