Chocolate-Glazed Almond Bars
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With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for a garden get-together. —Robin Hart North Brunswick, New Jersey
SERVINGS: 40
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry filling
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 4 squares (1 ounce each) bittersweet chocolate, melted
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar and almond filling until blended. Stir in almonds. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Drizzle with chocolate. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 40 bars.