**Indulge in the delectable Brown Sugar Almond Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.**
Crafted with a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious brown sugar almond filling, these bars are a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and chewy textures. Topped with a sprinkling of sliced almonds, they add an extra layer of crunch and visual appeal. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic version to a gluten-free option and a delightful chocolate swirl. Each recipe is meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a successful baking experience for bakers of all skill levels. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible Brown Sugar Almond Bars.
ALMOND BARS
Almond Bars are tender, lightly sweetened shortbread-like bars that are so good, you'll find yourself doubling the recipe every single time you make them.
Provided by Mary Younkin
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and the almond extract and then mix until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Press the dough into the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 pan. Press with your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough. Using a pastry brush, brush a tiny bit of milk across the top of the dough. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and very lightly press them into the top of the dough.
- Bake for 18-20 min, or until just barely beginning to brown around the edges. Do not let the bars brown at all. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then cut into bars. If they are too soft to cut, let them cool for a few more minutes. Carefully transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
- To make the icing: Add just a tiny bit of milk at a time to the powdered sugar. If the consistency is too thick, it won't drizzle nicely over the bars. If it is too thin, the icing will just melt into the bars. If you are unsure, test a bit of it on the edge of one bar before drizzling the icing over the entire batch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ALMOND BARS
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
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
BROWN SUGAR ALMOND BAR
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and mix well. Pat mixture into ungreased 9x9x2 baking pan. Bake 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in small saucepan melt 3 T butter. Add brown sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Spread over partially baked crust. Bake 15 - 20 minutes more. Cool. Cut into bars.
ALMOND ESPRESSO BARS
If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon snacktime or even breakfast, too. -Taire Van Scoy, Brunswick, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and espresso until blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped almonds. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and extract until smooth; spread over warm bars. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND BARS
"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
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.
Tips:
- Use parchment paper: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the bars from sticking.
- Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and gives the bars a nice crunchy texture.
- Cream the butter and sugar together: This step is important to create a smooth and creamy batter.
- Add the eggs one at a time: Beating the eggs in one at a time helps to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Stir in the dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the batter and stir until just combined.
- Add the almonds and brown sugar: Fold the toasted almonds and brown sugar into the batter.
- Bake the bars: Bake the bars in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bars: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Conclusion:
Brown sugar almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales. With their chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and crunchy almonds, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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