Best Holiday Almond Bars Recipes

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HOLIDAY ALMOND BARS



Holiday Almond Bars image

This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup almond paste
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Gradually add flour just until moistened., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS



Holiday Chocolate Almond Bars image

Not sure where I got this recipe..but these are really good.

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c unsifted flour
2/3 c sugar
3/4 c cold butter
1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 - 14 oz can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
2 c almonds, toasted and chopped
1 tsp solid shortening
1/2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and sugar, cut in butter until crumbly. Press on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 2. Melt 1 cup chips with sweetened condensed milk; remove from heat. Cool slightly; beat in egg. Stir in almonds and extract. Spread over prepared crust.
  • 3. Bake 25 minutes or until set. Cool Melt remaining 1/2 cup chips with shortening; drizzle over bars. Chill 10 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.

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