Almond bars are satisfying treat that are made with a shortbread-like base and topped with sliced almonds and a sweet almond glaze. They can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast option.
Makes 24 bars
Ingredients:
Bars:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons milk
1 cup sliced almonds
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a half sheet pan (approximately 18"x13"). Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in eggs and almond extract. Beat until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture. Mixing until well blended.
4. Press this dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Use your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush the milk to the top of the dough (you may not need to use all of it). Sprinkle with sliced almonds, pressing them lightly into the dough.
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes until done. You don’t want to brown these bars.
7. Cool for about 5 minutes, then cut them with a knife into bars (I cut into 4 rows of 6). If they are too soft to cut, allow to cool a little bit more. Carefully remove them to a wire rack to continue cooling.
8. Once cooled, you can make your glaze by whisking the sugar with the almond extract and milk. Drizzle over the bars and allow to set. Enjoy!
NOTES: Store in an airtight container, or place in freezer bags and freeze.
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