ALMOND-CINNAMON BARS

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MMMMmmmm!!!! Almonds and Cinnamon in a cookie bar. A nice addition to the festive cookie platter. Bars can be frozen, well wrapped,for up to 2 months.

Provided by Boyz 5

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Base: In small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, lemon rind and salt; set aside.
  • In medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat together sugar, butter and egg yolk until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined.
  • Pat evenly over base of 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Brush evenly with egg white.
  • Almond Topping: In small bowl, combine almonds, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over base.
  • Bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 54.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.5

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