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NORWEGIAN ALMOND BARS



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Make and share this Norwegian Almond Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup instant potato flakes
8 ounces almond paste
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Steps:

  • Combine everything for the crust. Blend with a mixer until particles are fine. Press half of it in an ungreased 13x9 pan.
  • Combine everything for the filling, Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.

NORWEGIAN ALMOND BARS



Norwegian Almond Bars image

A bar "cookie" made with mashed potatoes. Next time you make mashed potatoes, make a little extra to prepare this dessert.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 bars, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F .
  • Sift together dry ingredients for crust. Cut in butter until mixture resembles small peas.
  • Press 3/4 of this mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Reserve remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Place pan on wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Blend together mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, almonds, spices, water and egg white. Mix thoroughly.
  • Gently spread mixture evenly over partially baked crust.
  • 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.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes.
  • Cut into bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 258.9, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 25.4, Protein 5.5

GRANDMA MAE'S NORWEGIAN ALMOND BARS RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Grandma Mae's Norwegian Almond Bars Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 14

BAR COOKIE:
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature is easiest
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
ALMOND ICING:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
and enough milk (3 to 4 teaspoons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixer bowl beat butter or margarine till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Add flour mixture and beat till well mixed. Divide dough into fourths. Form each into a 12-inch roll. Place two rolls 4 to 5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten till 3 inches wide. Repeat with remaining rolls. Brush flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 325°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips with a sharp knife. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with almond icing. ALMOND ICING: Stir together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, and enough milk (3 to 4 teaspoons) to make icing of drizzling consistency.

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