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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Almond Bars with Sweet Glaze Delight

These melt-in-your-mouth almond bars are perfectly sweetened and glazed, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Bars
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can replace with coconut sugar
  • 8 oz Almond Paste homemade is best
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract to taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or a gluten-free mix
For the Sweet Almond Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter for the glaze
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream fresh
  • 2 cups Confectioner's Sugar for desired consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x13 baking pan, dusting it lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the egg, almond paste, and almond extract into the butter mixture until smooth.
  4. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  5. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  6. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before preparing the glaze.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt together the unsalted butter and heavy cream over low heat.
  8. Whisk in the confectioner's sugar and almond extract until smooth, then stir in the sliced almonds.
  9. Pour the glaze over the warm almond bars and let them cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These almond bars can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. They freeze well for up to 3 months.

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