Best 10 Almond Bars Recipe Christmas Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of almond bars, a classic treat that blends the nutty flavor of almonds with a sweet and chewy texture. These irresistible bars are perfect for any occasion, from festive holiday gatherings to cozy afternoon tea parties. With variations ranging from classic almond bars to decadent chocolate-dipped almond bars, our collection of recipes offers something for every taste. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to crafting these delectable treats, ensuring they become a cherished part of your baking repertoire.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Almond Bars:** Experience the timeless flavor of traditional almond bars with this classic recipe. A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a layer of sweet almond filling, then baked to perfection. The result is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.


2. **Chocolate Dipped Almond Bars:** Elevate your almond bars to a new level of indulgence with this chocolate-dipped variation. The classic almond bar recipe is taken to the next level by dipping the bars in melted chocolate, creating a rich and decadent treat that is sure to impress.


3. **Raspberry Almond Bars:** Introduce a burst of fruity flavor to your almond bars with this raspberry variation. A layer of fresh raspberries is added to the almond filling, creating a vibrant and colorful treat that is perfect for summer gatherings.


4. **Lemon Almond Bars:** Experience a refreshing twist on almond bars with this lemon variation. The addition of lemon zest and juice to the almond filling creates a bright and citrusy flavor that is perfect for any occasion.


5. **Gluten-Free Almond Bars:** Enjoy the classic almond bar experience without compromising on dietary restrictions with this gluten-free variation. A combination of almond flour and other gluten-free ingredients creates a delicious and satisfying treat that everyone can enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND BARS



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This Almond Bars recipe is a sweet treat that has a shortbread-like texture and a delicious almond glaze on top! You'll want to make extra and freeze them for later!

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Brownies and Bars

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons milk (any variety)
1 cup sliced almonds
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons milk (any variety)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter (or use baking spray) on a half sheet pan (approximatedly 18"x13"). Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in eggs and almond extract. Beat until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture. Mixing until well blended.
  • Press this dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Use your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the milk to the top of the dough (you may not need to use all of it). Sprinkle with sliced almonds, pressing them lightly into the dough.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes until done. You don't want to brown these bars.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes, then cut them with a knife into bars. If they are too soft to cut, allow to cool a little bit more. Carefully remove them to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Once cooled, you can make your glaze by whisking the sugar with the almond extract and milk. Drizzle over the bars and allow to set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 16 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 62 milligrams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

HOLIDAY ALMOND BARS



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This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup almond paste
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Gradually add flour just until moistened., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND BARS



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I make these every Christmas for the cookie tray that I always have well stocked for our family's annual Christmas party. This is such a simple recipe with a few common ingredients that most people always have on hand in their kitchen pantry. And it produces such a wonderful bar cookie with a delectible almond taste. It's the perfect treat for any cookie exchange or potluck gathering.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup cups sliced almonds (increase or decrease as desired)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Add the butter, flour, and almond extract; mix well.
  • Spread the batter in an even layer on a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with sliced amonds if you wish; otherwise leave the top as is.
  • Bake at 325° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove pan from the oven and dust the top with a light sprinkling of confectioner's sugar, if you wish. Leave cookies in the pan to cool completely.
  • When cooled, cut into bars. (I usually cut 9 vertical rows and 4 horizontal rows, to get 36 bar cookies.).

SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND BARS



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These cookies are my family's favorite cookie. They are simple to make, unique and pretty. A wonderful recipe to make for a cookie exchange. Take your recipe along, everyone will want a copy!

Provided by Marji Stark

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract; mix until fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces, and roll each one into a log about 12 inches long. Place 2 logs per cookie sheet 4 to 5 inches apart. Flatten each roll by hand until it is about 3 inches wide. Brush flattened roll with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. While the cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal, into slices about 1 inch wide. When cool, drizzle with almond icing.
  • Almond icing: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 48.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

DIAMOND ALMOND BARS



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Making these chewy almond bar cookies has been a tradition in our family for generations. They're especially popular at holidaytime. But be sure to freeze several dozen to enjoy into the New Year. -Liz Green, Tamworth, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blanched sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well., Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over dough. Top with almonds. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into diamond-shaped bars. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND BARS



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"This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport, New York. "The cake-like snacks are the first items to go...that is, if they're not grabbed by a teacher first. I also include them in Christmas cookie gift baskets."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Beat in butter and extract; gradually stir in the four and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND BARS



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I have been baking these cookies for about 15 years now; I get so many requests for them during the holidays I can hardly keep up with the demand! I like to make the rolls bigger than the recommended 12x3-inch; this way I get bigger cookies, but you can do whatever you like. Make sure to use plenty of almonds to top them off.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Milk, for brushing
1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped (or as many as you need)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a mixer beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Slowly add flour mixture and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Turn the dough onto a clean work surface, and, with a sharp knife, divide the dough into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 by 3-inch roll (or whatever size you like).
  • Place 2 rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet, 4 inches apart. Repeat with remaining rolls. Brush rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. While cookies are still warm cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For the glaze:
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over almond cookies. Let sit until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.

SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND BARS



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This has become a family favorite every year! If I don't make it my whole family teases me. I am sure that your family will love it too!

Provided by Katra Diesel

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 27m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 -4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl beat margarine or butter till softened.
  • Add sugar and beat till fluffy.
  • Add egg and the 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat till well mixed.
  • Divide the dough into fourths, form each portion into a 12 inch roll.
  • Place 2 of the rolls 4 to 5-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten each roll till it is about 3 inches wide.
  • Repeat with the remaining rolls.
  • Brush each flattened roll with milk and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of almonds each.
  • Bake in a 325° oven for 12-14 minutes or till edges are lightly brown.
  • While still warm, cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1 inch strips.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Stir together the powdered sugar, the almond extract and enough of the 3-4 teaspoons of milk to make a drizzling consistency.
  • Drizzle over the cool bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 40.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.8

EASY ALMOND BARS



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Make and share this Easy Almond Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 9x13pan, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine, melted
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9x13" pan with foil and grease with butter.
  • Blend together the flour, sugar, margarine, eggs, baking powder, almond extract and salt.
  • Pour into pan, and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with almonds and remaining tbsp of sugar.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden.

ALMOND BARS RECIPE



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Provided by Janelle

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
8 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • First Layer: 1. Preheat oven to 350*F 2. Line a 9x13 casserole dish with parchment paper or non-stick foil. 3. Mix butter, flour and powdered sugar together with a hand mixer. 4, Gently press mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Second Layer: 1. Once the hot crust comes out of the oven, sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Set aside. 2. Wipe off beaters and bowl with a paper towel and reuse. 3. In the same bowl add cream cheese and eggs. Mix well. 4. Add sugar and almond extract. Mix well. 5. Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and almonds and gently spread out. 6. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Third Layer (Frosting): 1. Once the crust comes out of the oven, turn the oven off and let the crust cool completely. 2. Once completely cool, make the third layer. 3. Clean out the bowl and use again for frosting. 4. Blend butter and powdered sugar ½ cup at a time, until completely blended. 5. Add milk and extract and mix again. 6. Spread almond frosting over the cooled bars. 7, Top lightly with more slivered almonds if desired. 8, Cut into 1 ½ inch bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 51 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 113 milligrams sodium, Sugar 14 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the batter come together more easily and will result in a more tender bar.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the bars lighter and more flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense bars.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of the pan evenly. This will help to ensure that the bars are evenly cooked.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly bars.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Almond Bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite nuts, fruits, or chocolate chips. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Almond Bars a try!

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