BONKET (DUTCH ALMOND PASTRY)

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This is a recipe I got from a Dutch friend who made this once when we were having coffee. I begged for the recipe and she graciously shared it with me! It's so good! Enjoy!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
3/4 cup pure almond paste, cut into very small pieces
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup pecans (or more if desired) or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or more if desired)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
water, to thin

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Cream butter and sugar; stir in egg and vanilla.
  • Add flour and salt.
  • Press into 9x13" pan.
  • Almond Layer:.
  • Beat eggs with sugar; add butter, almond paste and flavoring.
  • Mix until as smooth as possible. (Almond paste is difficult to break down.).
  • Pour over bottom layer.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Bake about 25 minutes at 325 until firm and slightly browned.
  • Topping:.
  • Sift sugar and mix in salt.
  • Add just enough water to thin to a pourable consistency.
  • Drizzle topping over bonket while still hot.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares.

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