Almond Roca Bars
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Almond Roca Bars
Description
The almond-flavored bars start with creaming butter and two types of sugar to achieve a balanced sweetness and moist crumb. Adding egg, almond extract, and salt enriches the dough’s flavor and structure. The flour is beat in to form a pliable batter, which is evenly spread into a baking pan. Baking at 350°F until the edges are firm but the center can remain slightly soft results in a chewy texture.
Immediately topping the warm baked base with chocolate chips allows them to melt thoroughly, forming a smooth chocolate layer. Gently spreading the melted chocolate before it sets ensures even coverage. The bars cool to develop a firm but tender bite with distinct almond and chocolate notes that complement each other well.
This recipe is straightforward and reliable for a rich dessert or snack, with a texture between a cookie and a bar. It works well for serving in casual settings or sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 & 1/2 or 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat butter with sugars. Add egg, almond, and salt. Beat in flour. Spread in a 9x13 pan. (Wet your fingers if the dough sticks).
- Bake at 350 for 13-15 minutes, or until it is set on the edges (and set in the middle, too, if you like them to be a little crispy).
- Sprinkle generously with chocolate chips immediately after baking. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so (this is hard.
- Sometimes I cheat and stick it back in the still-warm oven, but if you do this only leave it in for about a minute or two, otherwise your chocolate will get all weird on you.)
- Spread the chips around when they have melted.
- Don't eat all at one time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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