GINGERED SESAME-ALMOND SHORTBREAD BARK

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Buttery cookie bars made with sliced almonds and sesame seeds are an unexpected sweet treat. The bark can be made up to three days ahead and stored at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more, softened, for brushing pan
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Brush bottom and sides of a 10-by-15-inch baking pan with softened butter. Line pan with parchment, with a 2-inch overhang on each long side, then brush parchment with more butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place flour, ginger, salt, baking powder, and 1/2 cup sugar in a food processor; pulse to combine. Add cold butter and pulse until dough just comes together. Scatter evenly in pan, then press firmly to flatten. Brush dough with egg white to moisten, then scatter with almonds, sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in alternating even layers.
  • Bake until golden, about 35 minutes. Transfer bark on parchment to a cutting board. Immediately cut into 24 pieces (4 strips on short side, 6 on long side), then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Bark can be made 3 days ahead and stored at room temperature.

Jennifer Knox
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I'll definitely be making this bark again.


Elf-gamer-10
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This is the best gingery treat I've ever had.


M Shakir
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I can't wait to make this bark again!


HBAsifiwe HB
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This bark is the perfect treat for a special occasion.


BiteMyPurple
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This bark is so rich and decadent.


Lizzy Bel
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I love that this bark is made with dark chocolate.


Nathan Ruden
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This bark is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Jamal Khan
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I love the crunch of the almonds in this bark.


Swazi Masimbonge
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This bark is the perfect snack for on the go.


Pray for Albania
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I love that this bark is made with all-natural ingredients.


Jesse Powell
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This bark is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Munir Omar
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger, but I loved this bark. The ginger flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Parwaiz awan
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This is the perfect holiday gift. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's sure to please everyone on your list.


Grace Njambi
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I made this bark for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes!


Jorge Martinez
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This bark is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Benjamin Claypoole
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I love the combination of ginger, sesame, and almonds in this bark. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


McTear Mendoza
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I've made this bark several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it tastes incredible.


Mim gim
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This gingery treat was a hit at my holiday party!