Best 2 Frosted Almond Bars Recipes

If you are a fan of sweet and nutty treats, then frosted almond bars are the perfect dessert for you. Made with a simple shortbread crust and a creamy almond filling, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The addition of a decadent frosting on top takes these bars to the next level, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to enjoy after dinner or a special treat to share with friends and family, frosted almond bars are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEDISH FROSTED ALMOND BARS

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Categories Cookies Nut Dessert Bake

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Crust
2 C. All Purpose Flour
1/4 C. Sugar
1 Egg
1 C. Softened Butter
Filling
1/3 C. Softened Butter
3/4 C. Sugar
2 Eggs
3/4 C. Blanced Almonds, finely ground, or Almond Flour if available
1 tsp. Almond Extract
Icing
1 C. Powdered Sugar
2-3 Tbs. Milk

Steps:

Preheat oven 375. In a bowl of a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the crust ingredients together until mixture is crumbly. Press into a 13x9" pan, working the dough a little up the sides. Bake 20 minutes until pale golden. For the filling, using the same bowl used to cream together the crust, cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until light and fluffy. Scrap the sides of the bowl. Mix in the ground almonds and extract. Spread filling over the baked crust. Bake another 10-15 minutes until the filling is firm and set. Remove from oven and cool. Mix the Icing ingredients, you want the icing to be stiff, but able to drizzle, but not too runny. Drizzle with the spoon over the cooled bars. Let icing set up, about 30 minutes. Cut bars about 1x2 inches.

FROSTED ALMOND BARS

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I recently had these at a recipe club party. Wow! I bit into one and thought I was in heaven. The frosting is fabulous and makes you want to just keep eating them. :) I had to have the recipe.

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 -2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Mix the 2 sticks of butter, 2 cups of flour, and 1/2 cup of sugar.
Pat in a 9 by 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Beat the cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 t. almond extract until creamy.
Pour over crust.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Cool.
Mix together 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 stick of butter, 3 T. milk, and 1-2 t. almond extract.
Beat with mixer.
Spread over bars.

Tips:

Use high-quality almond paste for the best flavor and texture.
Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will help them blend more smoothly and create a light and fluffy frosting.
Don't overmix the frosting. Overmixing can make it grainy and stiff.
If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or almond milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
Be careful not to overbake the bars. They should be golden brown on top but still moist in the center.
Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Store the frosted almond bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Frosted almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple almond paste filling that is topped with a creamy almond frosting. The bars are then baked until golden brown and cut into squares. Frosted almond bars are a great way to enjoy the flavor of almonds and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.