Best 9 Frosted Almond Squares Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, frosted almond squares stand out as a tantalizing confection that offers a captivating blend of flavors and textures. Their golden-brown crust, filled with a layer of almond paste and topped with a luscious frosting, creates a symphony of taste sensations that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps and insights to craft these delectable squares, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

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ALMOND SQUARES I



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If you really like a strong almond taste, substitute almond extract for vanilla extract in this recipe.

Provided by Gayla

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
9 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
½ cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • To make crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Separate egg and beat in yolk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Slowly add in the flour and blend well. Mixture will be stiff.
  • Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust. Sprinkle top with almonds. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

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

SWEDISH FROSTED ALMOND BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

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.

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 SQUARES



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I found this in an article on award-winning cookies--this one was submitted by a woman named Jillian Greene. YUMMY! She certainly deserved her prize!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 28m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted flour
2 -3 ounces sliced almonds (1 pkg)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 11x16 inch jelly roll pan.
  • In an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until light.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla.
  • With the mixer set on its lowest speed, beat in the flour.
  • Pat the batter into the prepared pan, pressing it into the corners.
  • Beat the white until frothy.
  • Spread the white on the batter and sprinkle it with almonds.
  • Transfer the pan to the hot oven and bake the mixture for 15 to 18 minutes or until it is golden brown.
  • Cut into 48 pieces (diamonds, squares).
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1

MAKEOVER FROSTY LEMON SQUARES



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This dessert has a lemony filling sandwiched between two creamy layers and a crunchy crust. What's not to love? Simple changes in the original recipe subtracted a lot of the calories and saturated fat, but left a ton of great lemon flavor and a rich cream cheese layer. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup ground pecans
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
LEMON LAYER:
1-1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and cornstarch (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in pecans. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour., Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Fold lemon zest into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ALMOND-CHOCOLATE SQUARES



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Nine servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Butter for greasing the pan
Flour for dusting the pan
1 1/2 cups (about 7 1/2 ounces) whole blanched almonds
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 pound (8 squares) unsweetened chocolate
8 egg yolks
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 egg whites
1 tablespoon powdered cocoa
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a nine-inch-square cake pan. Set aside.
  • Spread the nuts on a flat baking sheet in one layer. Place in the oven and roast for 10 minutes, stirring often, or until the nuts are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool. When the nuts are cool enough to handle, chop them coarsely.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a saucepan. Set the pan in a slightly larger pan containing simmering water. Keep the water at a simmer. Stir the chocolate and butter until the mixture is melted and blended.
  • Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture is fluffy and lemon-colored.
  • Add the chocolate sauce to the egg mixture, stirring to blend thoroughly. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  • Beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry.
  • Add half of the whites to the chocolate mixture and stir. Fold the remaining whites into the mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  • Transfer the pan from the oven to a rack and let stand about 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan. Let it stand until thoroughly cooled.
  • Hold a sieve over the top of the cake and spoon the cocoa into it. Sprinkle this evenly over the cake. Add the confectioners' sugar to the sieve and sprinkle this over the cake. Cut into three-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 655, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 44 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SWEDISH CHOCOLATE FROSTED ALMOND BARS {MAZARINKAKOR}



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Make and share this Swedish Chocolate Frosted Almond Bars {mazarinkakor} recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup softened butter
1/3 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup blanched almond, finely chopped
1 cup milk chocolate or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, egg, and butter. Mix at low speed until mixture is crumbly. Press mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan, working it up the sides of the pan about 1/2 inch. Bake 20 minutes until pale golden.
  • For the filling, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, beating until light and fluffy, cleaning sides of the bowl. Mix in the almonds. Spread filling over the pastry and bake another 10 minutes until filling is set. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Put the chocolate chips into a small, heavy duty plastic bag with zip type closure. Place in a bowl of hot tap water until chips are melted. Knead bag to be sure chips are completely melted. Wipe bag dry with paper toweling. With scissors, cut a small opening across one of the bottom corners of the bag. Squeeze out a thin stream of chocolate, crisscrossing the top of the bars.
  • Makes 48 bars, about 1 x 2 inches.
  • The Great Scandinavian Baking Book B. Ojakangas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 44.2, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Measuring Accurately: Be precise when measuring your ingredients. Using the right amounts is essential for the success of your almond squares.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring your butter and eggs to room temperature before using. This will help them mix together more easily and create a smooth batter.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender and airy texture.
  • Folding in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Overmixing can result in a tough batter.
  • Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the almond squares while they are baking. The edges should be golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Cooling Completely: Let the almond squares cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Frosted almond squares are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. With their almond-flavored cake, creamy frosting, and nutty topping, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you follow the classic recipe or experiment with different variations, these almond squares are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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