Description
These Almond Bars feature a buttery sugar cookie base topped with a rich almond paste filling and finished with a luscious white chocolate and almond topping. A perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, these bars are an elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base:
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1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
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½ cup butter or margarine, melted
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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1 egg
Filling:
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1 can (8 oz) or 1 package (7 oz) almond paste, crumbled into ½-inch pieces
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
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2 eggs
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½ cup sliced almonds
Topping:
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2 oz white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
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2 tablespoons shortening
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¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine sugar cookie mix, melted butter, almond extract, and egg. Mix well until dough forms. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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In a separate bowl, beat together crumbled almond paste, sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth and creamy. Stir in sliced almonds.
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Spread the almond filling evenly over the cookie base.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the filling is set and golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and shortening in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled bars and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate topping is firm. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
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Almond paste can be found in most grocery stores near baking supplies.
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For a richer flavor, substitute butter with margarine or vice versa.
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American