Holiday Almond Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 4-1/2 dozen.
This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup almond paste
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2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds.
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3.
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.
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