The Best Almond Paste Bars
Soft, buttery, and bursting with rich almond flavor, *The Best Almond Paste Bars* are a must-try treat for almond lovers. This easy recipe combines a tender shortbread crust with a luscious layer of sweet almond paste filling, topped with crunchy sliced almonds for an irresistible texture. Ready in under an hour, these bars are perfect for dessert tables, holiday gatherings, or just indulging your sweet tooth. With a hint of vanilla and almond extract, each bite is deeply aromatic and satisfying. Serve them as-is or drizzle with milk for an extra touch of moisture. These almond paste bars are simple to make yet elegant enough to impress—ideal for elevating any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 225 grams Almond paste
- 2 Eggs
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 50 grams Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter (softened) and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until combined.
Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, crumble the almond paste into small pieces. Add the eggs and powdered sugar, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Pour the almond paste mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly on top of the almond paste layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Drizzle the cooled bars with milk to enhance moisture, if desired, and slice into squares or rectangles before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.9 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.8 g | 464% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 751 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.9 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
