Almond Bars Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
54 bars
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Almond Bars Recipe
Description
The Almond Bars are made from a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and almond extract, creating a dough that is light and slightly fragrant with almonds. Pressing the dough evenly into the pan and brushing milk on top helps achieve an even surface for sprinkling sliced almonds, which provide texture and a nutty accent.
Baked at a moderate temperature for about 20-22 minutes, the bars remain lightly colored without browning excessively, preserving a tender crumb. After cooling briefly, the bars are cut and further cooled on a rack to firm up.
A glaze made from powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk is carefully applied once the bars have cooled, adding sweetness and moisture that complements the almond flavor throughout. The result is a balanced almond-flavored treat with a soft center and a slightly crunchy almond topping.
For storage, the bars freeze well when layered properly with parchment paper. Using a plastic knife helps make cleaner cuts without damaging the delicate texture.
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
For the topping:
- 2 Tablespoons milk any variety
- 1 cup almonds sliced
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 Tablespoons milk any variety
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter (or use baking spray) on a half sheet pan (approximatedly 18"x13"). Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in eggs and almond extract. Beat until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture. Mixing until well blended.
- Press this dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Use your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the milk to the top of the dough (you may not need to use all of it). Sprinkle with sliced almonds, pressing them lightly into the dough.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until done. You don't want to brown these bars.
- Cool for about 5 minutes, then cut them with a knife into bars. If they are too soft to cut, allow to cool a little bit more. Carefully remove them to a wire rack to continue cooling.
- Once cooled, you can make your glaze by whisking the sugar with the almond extract and milk. Drizzle over the bars and allow to set.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Freeze Almond Bars in a single layer; use parchment to separate layers if stacking multiple.
- Thaw bars at room temperature before serving for best texture.
- For cleaner cuts, slice with a disposable plastic knife to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 54bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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