ALMOND BARS I

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These bars taste wonderful and are very colorful on your plate of goodies for the holidays. Try them and your guests will rave over them. Don't be surprised if they ask you for the recipe.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
¾ cup butter
½ cup any flavor fruit jam
2 egg whites
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg yolks and butter. Work into the dry ingredients with your hands until well blended. Press dough into an unprepared 9x9 inch baking pan.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. When the crust cools a little bit, spread with the jam or jelly, and set aside.
In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until they reach soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, then the almond extract. Continue to whip until the whites hold stiff peaks and sugar is dissolved. Fold in the coconut and spread the mixture over the jam layer. Sprinkle the almonds over the top, and return to the oven.
Bake for 8 to 10 more minutes until the top is lightly browned. Cool slightly and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 154.7 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Gacha Furry

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Overall, I really enjoyed these almond bars. They're a delicious and easy-to-make treat that I'll definitely be making again.

Kahleed Akorade

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These almond bars are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra butter next time.

Ahmad Atta

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I love the combination of almonds and chocolate in these bars. It's a match made in heaven.

DeviantInc

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These almond bars are the perfect addition to any party or potluck. They're always a hit!

Esther Chiwara

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I'm not a baker, but these almond bars were so easy to make. Even I could do it!

Hridoy Vhai

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I made these almond bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.

kaleb cobey

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I had a hard time finding almond paste for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The bars turned out amazing!

Mekail Shah Katozai

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These almond bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.

Hdudnudn Bydhdndud

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I've tried a lot of almond bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are always moist and flavorful, and the almond topping is to die for.

Selim3311 Islam

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I love how easy these almond bars are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.

Maya Paiu

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These almond bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're sweet, nutty, and oh-so-satisfying.

Darlene Taylor

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I was a bit skeptical about making these almond bars because I'm not a big fan of almonds. But I was pleasantly surprised! They were so good, I couldn't stop eating them.