Best 8 Almond Crunch Bars Recipes

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Almond crunch bars are a delightful dessert that combines a sweet and crunchy topping with a soft and chewy base. Made with simple ingredients like oats, sugar, butter, and almonds, these treats are a nostalgic favorite that has been enjoyed for generations. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert to impress your friends and family, almond crunch bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these bars are the perfect treat to enjoy on any occasion.

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ALMOND CRUNCH BARS



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At the store, opt for a shelf-stable, no-stir almond butter. These work better in recipes, since it can be difficult to fully blend natural nut butters that separate.

Provided by Colleen Weeden

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 vanilla creme sandwich cookies
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup butter, melted
1 12 ounce jar almond butter*
2 cup powdered sugar
0.5 cup butter, softened
0.25 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chopped toasted almonds
6 ounce white baking chocolate, chopped
Coarsely chopped red and green chocolate-covered candy-coated milk chocolate almonds

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges. For crust, in a food processor combine cookies and salt. Cover and process until crumbs form. Add melted butter. Cover and pulse just until combined. Press mixture evenly in bottom of prepared pan.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup of the almond butter. In a large bowl beat remaining almond butter, the powdered sugar, softened butter, and cream with a mixer on low to medium until smooth and fluffy. Stir in almonds. Spread evenly over crust in pan.
  • In a small saucepan heat and stir white chocolate and the reserved almond butter over low until smooth and melted. Spread over layers in pan. Sprinkle with candies.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours or until set. Use foil to lift uncut bars from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

ALMOND CRUNCH TOFFEE BARS



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Chewy almond toffee bars, topped with chocolate with a delicious shortbread base.

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups Heath Toffee Bits OR Skor bits
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sliced almonds divided
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Gradually add flour, beating until well blended.
  • Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, combine toffee bits and corn syrup in medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 10 to 12 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup almonds.
  • Spread toffee mixture to within 1/4-inch of edges of crust.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup almonds and chocolate chips over the top.
  • Bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 16 g, Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 118 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 24 g

BUTTERY ALMOND CRUNCH



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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

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup sliced almonds

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 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 CRUNCH BARS



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

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Use a round cake pan and line with foil.
  • Butter foil generously.
  • Take ingredients and heat in l0-inch skillet and stir constantly until mixture turns golden brown, about 5 - 6 minutes.
  • Pour and spread in pan.
  • Let cool 15 minutes and lift off and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 64.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.5

ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH



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Just break this candy into pieces and enjoy. Everyone who has tried it loves it and I hope you do too - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Provided by Angel

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1 cup chopped almonds
2 cups milk chocolate chips
½ cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, sugar and 1 cup chopped almonds. Stir constantly until mixture boils, then do not stir or shake. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
  • Pour onto a large buttered cookie sheet. Immediately press chocolate chips onto the hot candy. As the chocolate melts, spread it into a coating over the candy.
  • Sprinkle finely chopped almonds over the top; cool, and break into uneven pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 32.7 mg, Sugar 20 g

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.

SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND BARS



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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

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup milk

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

Tips:

  • For a gooey center, use melted marshmallows instead of marshmallow fluff. You can also use a combination of both for a chewier center.
  • If you don't have graham cracker crumbs, you can make your own by crushing graham crackers in a food processor or blender.
  • To make the bars easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before slicing.
  • For a fun variation, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips to the batter.

Conclusion:

Almond Crunch Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover egg whites. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give Almond Crunch Bars a try!

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