Norwegian Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Norwegian Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; Filling; 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, cold; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 1/2 cups ground almonds; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon water; 1 egg, separated

Servings: persons

Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
Filling
1/2 cup mashed potatoes, cold
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 cups ground almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon water
1 egg, separated

1
Preheat oven to 375F .
2
Sift together dry ingredients for crust. Cut in butter until mixture resembles small peas.
3
Press 3/4 of this mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Reserve remaining crust mixture.
4
Bake 10 minutes. Place pan on wire rack to cool slightly.
5
Blend together mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, almonds, spices, water and egg white. Mix thoroughly.
6
Gently spread mixture evenly over partially baked crust.
7
Combine remaining crust mixture and egg yolk. Press together and roll on a floured surface in a 10 x 16 inch rectangle. Cut into strips and criss-cross on the filling.
8
Bake 20-25 minutes.
9
Cut into bars while still warm.

1187

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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: Crust, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Norwegian 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.

Norwegian Almond Bars

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