Dutch Almond Squares Recipe

Name: Dutch Almond Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups tbsps granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 large eggs egg yolk; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup almond paste (marzipan); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large egg whites; 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups tbsps granulated sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large eggs egg yolk
1 egg yolk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup almond paste (marzipan)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large egg whites
1/2 cup chopped almonds

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
2
In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter slightly, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for 2 minutes.
3
Beat in the egg and egg yolk, stir in the flour and 3/4 tsp of salt by hand.
4
Spread the mixture into an ungreased glass 13x9-inch baking pan, making a smooth layer.
5
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until it is set but not brown.
6
In a food processor, mix together 1 cup of sugar, the almond paste, lemon juice, vanilla and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt; reserve.
7
In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites till frothy, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8
By hand, fold the almond paste mixture into the egg whites with a rubber spatula and spread over the baked crust.
9
Sprinkle the almonds on top and bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Cool partially and cut the cookies while still warm into 48 narrow bars.
11
These freeze well.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1 1/2 cups tbsps granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 large eggs egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Dutch Almond Squares 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.

Dutch Almond Squares

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