Almond brittle bar cookies are a classic treat that combines the delicious flavors of almonds, sugar, and butter into a crispy, chewy cookie bar. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings, and can be easily customized with different flavors and toppings. The key to making the best almond brittle bar cookies is to use high-quality ingredients and to follow the recipe carefully. With a little practice, you'll be able to create perfect almond brittle bar cookies every time.
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ALMOND BRITTLE
Hubby's first-ever attempt at a from-scratch recipe was a huge success!
Provided by Aleasha Wales Shelnutt
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add almonds, sugar, and syrup. Cook and stir the almonds until the mixture turns caramel in color, about 6 minutes.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer. Cool until the mixture hardens and break into pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
ALMOND BRITTLE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread the oil over a baking sheet. Spread almonds evenly over the surface of the sheet. In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, stir the sugar and cream of tartar into the water over low heat until dissolved. When the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat to medium and stop stirring. Bring to a boil and allow temperature, as measured with a candy thermometer, to 300 degrees F (hard crack stage). Immediately pour the syrup over the almonds and allow to cool and harden completely. Break into pieces to serve.
ALMOND BRITTLE BAR COOKIES
Make and share this Almond Brittle Bar Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 47m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat together butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined. Fold in toffee bars, nuts, and chocolate morsels. Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake cookies until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To prepare topping, immediately sprinkle chocolate morsels over top of warm cookies. Return cookies to oven. Bake just until chocolate has melted, 2 minutes.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly over cookies. Sprinkle with nuts. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 210.3, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 21.7, Protein 4.5
ALMOND BRITTLE COOKIES
These take a little bit of work, but they are well worth it. Surpise a far-away friend or family member with this treat, as it travels very well, and is ideal for shipping. Prep times does not include chilling time, which is about 2-1/2 hours.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h20m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make cookie crust: Using electric mixer, beat butter at medium speed until light. Add sugar, salt, and orange zest; beat until fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat until blended. Add flours and mix at low speed just until smooth. Refrigerate, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 2 hours. Let dough warm at room temperature briefly before rolling out.
- Lightly butter 15-1/2x10-1/2" baking sheet. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to rectangle slightly larger than baking sheet. Line baking sheet with dough, letting edges hang. (Dough can also be pressed into pan with fingertips.) Refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim dough flush with pan. Prick all over with fork. Bake until light golden, 16-18 minutes. Prick any air bubbles with fork.
- Mix jam and liqueur together and brush over hot pastry.
- Make topping: Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, honey, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Stir in cream and boil, stirring constantly, until lightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and almonds.
- Very gently spread almond mixture in smooth layer over pastry without disturbing raspberry glaze. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 17-20 minutes.
- Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 1" squares. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 2
BUTTERY ALMOND CRUNCH
Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds them of the toffee center of a well-known candy bar. Besides cooking, I enjoy gardening, sewing, needlework and family get-togethers. Husband Bob and I have six children, nine grandkids and three great-grandkids. -Mildred Clothier, Oregon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 10 ounces.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Set aside., Spread the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add 1/2 cup of butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds. Quickly pour into prepared pan. , Refrigerate until firm. Invert pan and remove foil. Break candy into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ALMOND BUTTER BLOSSOMS
If you're a fan of almond butter, then these almond butter kiss cookies will upgrade the classic blossom cookie with the flavor twist you've been looking for. This made-from-scratch cookie uses almond butter in the dough and gets rolled in chopped almonds for extra nuttiness. Press a sweet chocolate candy kiss in the center to enhance the Almond Butter Blossom cookie flavor. Give yourself the gift of a cookie that's exactly what you've been craving.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- In large bowl, beat almond butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until dough forms.
- Shape dough into 60 (1-inch) balls. In small bowl, beat 2 egg whites lightly with fork. Place chopped almonds in another small bowl. Dip each ball into egg white, then roll in almonds. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute, then press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours or until chocolate candy is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
COUSIN DONNA'S ALMOND COOKIES
Ground almonds provide the rich flavor base for these delectable cookies, perfect for a tea party or dessert tray.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and ground almonds with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. In another bowl, stir together flour and salt. With electric mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture.
- Shape dough into tablespoon-size balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the bottoms have browned (the tops of the cookies will remain a light color.) Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and powdered sugar. Dip tops of cookies into mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND BARS
These cookies are my family's favorite cookie. They are simple to make, unique and pretty. A wonderful recipe to make for a cookie exchange. Take your recipe along, everyone will want a copy!
Provided by Marji Stark
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 30m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract; mix until fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces, and roll each one into a log about 12 inches long. Place 2 logs per cookie sheet 4 to 5 inches apart. Flatten each roll by hand until it is about 3 inches wide. Brush flattened roll with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. While the cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal, into slices about 1 inch wide. When cool, drizzle with almond icing.
- Almond icing: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 48.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
ALMOND JOY® COOKIE BAR
Like an Almond Joy®, but in cookie bar form.
Provided by angienyc
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 57m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix cake mix, butter, and egg together in a bowl until evenly mixed and crumbly; press into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges of crust begin to crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Place marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until melted, 20 to 40 seconds. Stir condensed milk, coconut, and almonds into melted marshmallows; spread filling evenly over crust.
- Combine butterscotch chips and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds, until melted, about 1 minute. Spread mixture evenly over filling. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 476 mg, Sugar 63.9 g
CINNAMON ALMOND BRITTLE
It simply wouldn't be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how easy it is to make! -Lynette Kleinschmidt, Litchfield, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°. Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 teaspoon butter; place in oven to warm., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in almonds, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently and brushing sides of pan as needed., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour onto prepared pans, spreading to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GRAHAM ALMOND BRITTLE
Quick and easy treat to enjoy anytime: chewy yet crunchy, sweet and salty goodness from heaven. Bet you can't eat just one! Once completely set you can also drizzle chocolate on top and let harden.
Provided by misskimberlee
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 2h26m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Layer bottom of the baking sheet with graham cracker crumbs.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar; cook and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Bring to a boil; cook until a thickened caramel is formed, about 1 minute more. Pour quickly onto the crackers; spread with a spatula. Sprinkle almonds on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn oven off; open door slightly and let the brittle cool in the oven for 1 hour. Sprinkle salt on top; cool until set, about 1 hour more. Crack into pieces by hand.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 199.5 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
ALMOND BUTTERCREAM SANDWICH COOKIES
A rich creamy frosting nestles between two melt-in-your-mouth cookies for a sandwich cookie favorite.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough by blending cookie mix, butter and egg as called for on package, flour and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into about 84 (1/2-inch) balls. Roll each ball in white decorator sugar. Place balls 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool; place cookies on cooling racks.
- Beat powdered sugar, butter, milk and almond extract on low speed until smooth and creamy. Spread about 1 teaspoon filling on 1 cookie. Top with second cookie; press together gently. Immediately roll edge of cookie in sprinkles. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1/2 g
ALMOND COCONUT COOKIE BARS
These simple and delicious bars feature a double chocolate cookie base, unsweetened coconut, shredded almonds, and coconut condensed milk for an ooey gooey treat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil.
- Prepare the cookie mix according to package directions. In a separate, medium sized bowl, add coconut, almond, and condensed milk. Mix well.
- Add cookie dough to the bottom. Spread to cover the whole bottom and press down. Bake 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Spread the coconut mixture on top. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Slice into 8 or 16 bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
EASY COOKIE BRITTLE
These easy and buttery cookie bars require only 5 ingredients and take just minutes to make. Perfect for potlucks or snacks, these are loved by everyone.
Provided by Gertrude
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Brittle
Time 1h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; spray aluminum foil layer with cooking spray.
- Beat butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until combined. Fold 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter chips into dough. Press dough into the prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove brittle by lifting aluminum foil out of pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 80.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
ALMOND BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES
Cookies for breakfast? When they're full of good-for-you ingredients, it makes delicious sense. These sweet treats are all cookie, but made with oats, almond butter, flax and whole wheat flour.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, almond butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Stir in flour, flax seed, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon and ginger until well blended. Stir in oats, cranberries and almonds.
- On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by level measuring tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
ALMOND BAR COOKIES
Dense cake-like cookie with delicate almond flavor. Search here for almond paste recipe if you can't find it in your grocery store.
Provided by JacquelineS
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter a 9x9 pan, line with foil, then butter the foil.
- In food processor, pulse almond paste until broken in small bits, then add 1/4 c sugar and salt, processing 1 minute more.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and remaining sugar, 3 minutes.
- Add almond mixture, egg yolk, and almond extract, beat 2 minutes more.
- Reduce speed, then add flour. Mix until combined.
- Spread batter evenly in pan and brush with egg white.
- Bake 35-40 minutes.
- Cool in pan 1 hour.
- Cut into 25 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 102.2, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- Use a heavy saucepan to prevent scorching the sugar mixture.
- Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent crystallization.
- When the sugar mixture reaches the hard crack stage (300°F/149°C), remove it from the heat immediately.
- Stir in the butter, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Add the almonds and stir until coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Conclusion:
Almond Brittle Bar Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, chewy, and full of almond flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give Almond Brittle Bar Cookies a try!
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