DUTCH LETTER BARS

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Growing up in Iowa, you become accustom to the seasonal trips to Pella and the delicious Dutch Letters from Jaarsma Bakery. This recipe lets you replicate the Dutch Letter with out the trip. This recipe appeared in the Des Moines Register a number of years ago.

Provided by Chef Chad

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, Melted
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
2 eggs
1 egg yolk (reserve the egg white)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
sliced almonds (reserve for topping)
coarse sugar (reserve for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer, combine ingredients and blend well. Spread in 9X13 in pan. Brush with egg whites, sprinkle with sliced almonds and coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Do not over bake.

Abdul Alguenatrh
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They were easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Kashif Boolani
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Lottie Long
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I'm not a huge fan of almond paste, but I still enjoyed these bars. The raspberry jam helped to balance out the sweetness of the almond paste.


Victoria Zengeya
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


BLOOD BLOOD
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The almond paste and raspberry jam are a perfect match.


Himalaya Giri
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious and easy to make.


OMEGA CHAD
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


sadaf zeeshan
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The bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Estrada videos
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Zeeshan Gill
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tharu Manish
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Tashy Munroefiddler
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I've always wanted to try making Dutch letter bars, and this recipe was perfect. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Crystal Lea Daniels
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These Dutch letter bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.