Norwegian Almond Bars
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Norwegian Almond Bars, a perfect combination of tender almond-infused dough, crunchy sliced almonds, and a sweet almond glaze. This easy-to-make dessert features simple pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, elevated by the aromatic richness of pure almond extract. With only 15 minutes of prep time, these golden-brown bars are baked to perfection and drizzled with a silky, homemade glaze for a finishing touch. Ideal for holidays, coffee breaks, or a sweet treat any time of year, these Scandinavian-inspired almond bars are as beautiful as they are delicious. Serve them as is or pair them with tea or coffee for a truly delightful snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon pure almond extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Add the egg and almond extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. On the prepared baking sheet, roll each portion into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide, leaving space between the two logs.
Lightly press the sliced almonds onto the surface of each dough log.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Allow the logs to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut them diagonally into 1-inch bars while still warm.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until a smooth glaze forms.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled almond bars and let it set for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.4 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.4 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.3 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*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.
