Almond Bars -- Final! Recipe

Name: Almond Bars -- Final!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar (200 gms); 1 pinch salt; ½ cup butter, softened (112 gms); 1 cup almond paste, softened (230 gms); 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons almond extract; ½ cup toasted sliced almonds (50 gms); 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (180 gms); 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon shortening

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Toast almonds for 7-12 minutes, until just fragrant and lightly browned.
3
Line an 8x8 pan with foil, leave enough extra to lift the finish bars from the pan.
4
Grease foil-lined pan.
5
Cream sugar, salt and butter until light and fluffy, 3 minutes or so.
6
Add almond paste and continue to cream another 2-3 minutes.
7
Add extract and egg, beat to combine, maybe 30 seconds.
8
Add flour and almonds, mix until just combined, (do not overmix).
9
Press into pan, bake for 22-27 minutes until top just starts to brown.
10
Allow to cool in the pan, when bars are cool chop and melt milk chocolate with the vegetable shortening, pour over cooled bars.
11
When chocolate is set, lift bars from pan with foil-liner and cut into 16 squares.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup granulated sugar (200 gms), 1 pinch salt, ½ cup butter, softened (112 gms), 1 cup almond paste, softened (230 gms), and more.

Yes, Almond Bars -- Final! falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almond Bars -- Final!

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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