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Holiday Almond Bars Recipe

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This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

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Holiday Almond Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 54 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup almond paste
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Gradually add flour just until moistened.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 107 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 27 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Almond Bars in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p80

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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2013 by aed220

I make these for a lot of get togethers, they are now one of my favorites! Pretty easy too!

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2012 by Poots

OK, so I made this recipe and it is delicious. Now to answer the big question, "where do you purchase almond paste". Well, I solved that by going online to Taste of Home and got recipe for Amond Paste and made my own. Simple, easy, delicious. And WAY cheaper, even IF I could find it in the store.

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2012 by Poots

I haven't tried these yet, but they look amazing, I love almond paste. Only problem is, I too do not know where to buy it, have looked everywhere.

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2012 by stitcherkim

These were a nice alternative to brownies. My family liked them a lot. We all agreed they were somewhat addictive.

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2012 by ahinck

Where does one find almond paste?

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by mmbaby603

Love the almond flavor in these! Big hit!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by Hokiemoma

This is the best bar cookie I have ever eaten. Will be a must at future holiday events. Thanks!!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by martyrogg

I made with 1 3/4 cups of sugar in the batter and added an almond flavored confectioners glaze while warm instead of the sprinkled sugar. Big hit!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by mavarnee

Made for family at Christmas. I had to make it twice and everyone wants the recipe. I put the almonds on top of the dough, pressed them in a bit, then put on the sugar. That way the almonds don't fall off.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by codymcg1

These are amazing! I "discovered" the recipe about a month ago: and I have made them five or 6 times! Yummy! Everyone I shared them with has raved and asked for the recipe.

I also like that the star of the show: the almond paste - has a long shelf life - so you can make them anytime!