CHOCOLATE-GLAZED ALMOND BARS

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With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for a garden get-together. -Robin Hart North Brunswick, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 40 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry filling
2 cups sliced almonds
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar and almond filling until blended. Stir in almonds. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.