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Holiday Almond Bars

Name: Holiday Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup almond paste; 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup slivered almonds

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Total Time

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

Makes

4-1/2 dozen

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

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

Holiday Almond Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup almond paste
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
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 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 107 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.