DIAMOND ALMOND BARS

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Making these chewy almond bar cookies has been a tradition in our family for generations. They're especially popular at holidaytime. But be sure to freeze several dozen to enjoy into the New Year. -Liz Green, Tamworth, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blanched sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well., Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over dough. Top with almonds. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into diamond-shaped bars. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Raven Gr
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I made these bars for my friends and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


khomotso sekonya
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These bars are so delicious! I love the almond flavor and the crunchy crust. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Shahzad Tayyab
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Reem atik
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the almond flavor and the crunchy crust.


Haley Means
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for potlucks or bake sales.


Mizz Ashley
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These bars are so good! I love the almond flavor and the crunchy crust. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Dazi77 Granell
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mahmudullah Ferdous
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These bars are so delicious! I love the almond flavor and the crunchy crust. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


soba akter
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Ellison Josh
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. I love the almond flavor and the chewy crust. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


San San
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I made these bars for my friends and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Masood Rahman
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These bars are so good! I love the almond flavor and the crunchy crust. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Akinkuolie Omorinsola
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for potlucks or bake sales.


M khurram sheikh
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Mahi Rahman
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sarita Mangarti
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I love the combination of the sweet and crunchy almonds with the chewy crust. These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Khan0077 Lala
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These diamond almond bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.