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 |
3421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1144 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 520.4 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 321.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 920 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.
