Cream Cheese-Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese-Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 cup chopped toasted almond; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; garnish toasted sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup chopped toasted almond
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
garnish toasted sliced almonds

1
Combine first 4 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2
Gradually add flour, beating well.
3
Press dough into a lightly greased 9-inch square pan. Set aside.
4
Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, egg, and 1 teaspoons lemon rind; beat at medium speed until smooth.
5
Stir in almonds; spoon mixture over prepared dough.
6
Bake at 300F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until set.
7
Combine powdered sugar, water, and cinnamon, stirring well.
8
Dollop topping onto uncut warm bars.
9
Let stand 1 minute; spread evenly.
10
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
11
Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
12
Cut into bars.

1231

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese-Almond Bars 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.

Cream Cheese-Almond Bars

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