ALMOND BLONDIE BARS

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This recipe's rich caramel and almond flavors make these for a wondefull eating experience. Found on odense.com originally. They are delish!!!!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 baking pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 ounces odense almond paste
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup toasted & chopped almonds
4 ounces butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 -2 tablespoon Amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF and butter and 8x8" baking pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl.
  • Grate the almond paste(using the large hole side of the box grater)into the flour; add the chocolate chips and almonds.
  • Mix well until all ingredients are coated with flour.
  • Rub the flour together with fingertips separating any pieces of almond paste that may have stuck together.
  • Melt the butter and while still hot, beat into sugar using an electric mixer.
  • Beat on high until sugar is diessolved and mixture is smooth, not granular.
  • Add the egg and Amaretto(I used 2 tablespoons); beat until well mixed.
  • Stir in the flour mixture just until incorported.
  • Spoon into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly golden and toothpick comes out clean,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3744.2, Fat 212.2, SaturatedFat 89.3, Cholesterol 429.8, Sodium 2023.7, Carbohydrate 447.4, Fiber 24.7, Sugar 307.4, Protein 51.9

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