Best 2 Planet Mars Almond Bars Recipes

Are you ready to embark on a cosmic baking adventure? Look no further than the "Planet Mars Almond Bars" – a tantalizing treat that merges the allure of the Red Planet with the irresistible flavors of almonds and sweet, gooey goodness. This celestial confection, also known as "Mars Bar Cake" or "Almond Joy Bars," transcends the ordinary, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave you and your taste buds starstruck. Prepare to be transported to a realm of culinary wonders as we explore the secrets behind creating these out-of-this-world bars.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PLANET MARS ALMOND BARS

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Homemade caramel, almond, and nougat bars that melt in your mouth!

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories Nut Candy

Time 3h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
1 pinch salt
2 egg whites
⅔ cup almonds
35 caramels
2 tablespoons water
24 ounces milk chocolate chips

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and add salt. Heat to 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard but pliable threads.
While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites in the metal bowl of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. When the syrup is ready, set the mixer to low speed, remove the syrup from the heat, and pour it into the egg whites in a thin stream, blending continuously. Continue to mix until the nougat begins to thicken to the consistency of a soft dough, about 20 minutes. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix in almonds and press nougat into prepared dish and chill in refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with 2 tablespoons water. Pour melted caramel over nougat. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Cut the chilled candy into 14 oblong bars with a sharp knife. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Dip bars into melted chocolate, let cool 2 hours on wire rack or waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 72.6 g

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use unsalted butter. This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, making the bars lighter and more tender.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
Press the dough into the pan firmly. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking can make the bars dry and crumbly.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a simple snack to a special dessert. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these almond bars a try. You won't be disappointed!