Best 9 Almond Bars Ii Recipes

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Almond bars are a delicious and classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a simple dough that is topped with a sweet and nutty almond filling. Almond bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with a guide to help you find the best recipe for almond bars, based on your individual needs and preferences.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND BARS



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I make these every Christmas for the cookie tray that I always have well stocked for our family's annual Christmas party. This is such a simple recipe with a few common ingredients that most people always have on hand in their kitchen pantry. And it produces such a wonderful bar cookie with a delectible almond taste. It's the perfect treat for any cookie exchange or potluck gathering.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup cups sliced almonds (increase or decrease as desired)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Add the butter, flour, and almond extract; mix well.
  • Spread the batter in an even layer on a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with sliced amonds if you wish; otherwise leave the top as is.
  • Bake at 325° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove pan from the oven and dust the top with a light sprinkling of confectioner's sugar, if you wish. Leave cookies in the pan to cool completely.
  • When cooled, cut into bars. (I usually cut 9 vertical rows and 4 horizontal rows, to get 36 bar cookies.).

ALMOND BARS



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Almond Bars are tender, lightly sweetened shortbread-like bars that are so good, you'll find yourself doubling the recipe every single time you make them.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour *
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tbsp milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1-2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and the almond extract and then mix until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 pan. Press with your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough. Using a pastry brush, brush a tiny bit of milk across the top of the dough. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and very lightly press them into the top of the dough.
  • Bake for 18-20 min, or until just barely beginning to brown around the edges. Do not let the bars brown at all. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then cut into bars. If they are too soft to cut, let them cool for a few more minutes. Carefully transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  • To make the icing: Add just a tiny bit of milk at a time to the powdered sugar. If the consistency is too thick, it won't drizzle nicely over the bars. If it is too thin, the icing will just melt into the bars. If you are unsure, test a bit of it on the edge of one bar before drizzling the icing over the entire batch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALMOND SQUARES II



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A cookie for almond lovers!

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup almond paste
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ ounces sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), almond paste, and flavoring; beat until well blended. Stir in flour.
  • Spread mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Beat egg white (at room temperature) until foamy; brush over entire surface of dough, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly, and cut into 2 inch squares. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 116.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

ELEGANT ALMOND BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! Who would have guessed a sugar cookie mix was the jump start of an irresistible almond lover's bar. Both quick and easy, the bar is reminiscent of a Scandinavian bakery pastry.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 can (8 oz) or 1 package (7 oz) almond paste, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 oz white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
  • Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour and spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g

DIAMOND ALMOND BARS



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Making these chewy almond bar cookies has been a tradition in our family for generations. They're especially popular at holidaytime. But be sure to freeze several dozen to enjoy into the New Year. -Liz Green, Tamworth, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blanched sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well., Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over dough. Top with almonds. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into diamond-shaped bars. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND BARS



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"This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport, New York. "The cake-like snacks are the first items to go...that is, if they're not grabbed by a teacher first. I also include them in Christmas cookie gift baskets."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Beat in butter and extract; gradually stir in the four and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND BARS



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I have been baking these cookies for about 15 years now; I get so many requests for them during the holidays I can hardly keep up with the demand! I like to make the rolls bigger than the recommended 12x3-inch; this way I get bigger cookies, but you can do whatever you like. Make sure to use plenty of almonds to top them off.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Milk, for brushing
1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped (or as many as you need)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a mixer beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Slowly add flour mixture and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Turn the dough onto a clean work surface, and, with a sharp knife, divide the dough into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 by 3-inch roll (or whatever size you like).
  • Place 2 rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet, 4 inches apart. Repeat with remaining rolls. Brush rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. While cookies are still warm cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For the glaze:
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over almond cookies. Let sit until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.

EASY ALMOND BARS



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Make and share this Easy Almond Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 9x13pan, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine, melted
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9x13" pan with foil and grease with butter.
  • Blend together the flour, sugar, margarine, eggs, baking powder, almond extract and salt.
  • Pour into pan, and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with almonds and remaining tbsp of sugar.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden.

ALMOND BARS II



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Very simple and delicious. Got recipe from my ex-mother-in-law many years ago.

Provided by Susan T.

Categories     Almond Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 graham crackers
1 cup sliced almonds
¾ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Break graham crackers into 4 pieces and arrange them touching on the prepared jelly roll pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the crackers. In a small saucepan, melt butter. When butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla until smooth and remove from heat. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the graham crackers in the pan.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch carefully so that the edges do not burn. Cut bars while still warm and remove from pan. If the bars are stuck, put the pan into the warm oven for a minute to loosen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 42.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the mixture and make the bars light and tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients gradually. This will help prevent the batter from becoming lumpy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help prevent the bars from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of almond bars that will be sure to please everyone.

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