SOFT ALMOND BISCOTTI BARS

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These bars are a variation on the fabulous cinnamon almond biscotti that my mom and grandmother always made for the holidays. Instead of crisp, crumbly cookies that are difficult to shape, these bars are chewy and satisfying with cinnamon flavor and toasted almonds inside and out. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons water, divided
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
1 large egg yolk
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat sugars and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then 3 tablespoons water. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in chopped almonds (dough will be sticky)., Press into prepared pan, lightly flouring top as needed. Mix egg yolk and remaining water; brush over dough. Top with sliced almonds, gently pressing into dough. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment paper, remove from pan. Cut into 24 squares; cut each square two triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.