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elegant almond bars

(2 ratings)
leilaroc avatar
Recipe by
Leila Rockwell
@leilaroc
Sublimity, OR

I got this bar from the Betty Crocker site and a favorite of mine. This is made with a sugar cookie mix and I've made it several times.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For elegant almond bars

  • 1 pkg
    (1# 1.5 oz) betty crocker sugar cookie mix
  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine---melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1
    egg
  • FILLING
  • 1 can
    (8oz) or 1 package ( 7 oz) almond paste, crumbled into 1/2 " pieces
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter or margarine ---melted
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    sliced almonds
  • TOPPING
  • 2 oz
    white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped ( 1/3 cup )
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/4 c
    sliced almonds

How To Make elegant almond bars

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350*. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingedients until soft dough forms. Spread in ungreased 9x13" pan. Bake 15 to 18 min or until light golden brown.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add 2 eggs: beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy)
  • 3
    Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Bake 15 to 20 min. longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 4
    In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour and spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand about 30 min. or until topping is set. Cut bars. Store covered at room temperature. High Altitude (3500-6500ft)step 1, bake 18-21 Min. step 3, bake 17-22 Min
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