ALMOND DREAM BARS

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I found this recipe I cut out of the local newspaper, while cleaning out my recipe box. The author is not identified, so I can't take personal credit for it. It's a great summer dessert since there is no baking required. It was easy and taste delicious!!!

Provided by Mary Gonzalez

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

18 graham crackers, divided
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter
1/2 c undiluted evaporated milk
1 c graham cracker crumbs (10-12 crackers)
1 c sliced almonds-divided ( i used honey roasted sliced almonds)
1 c flaked coconut
1/2 c chopped dried fruit (i used dried cranberries)
ALMOND ICING
1 1/2 c powdered sugar (sifted)
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 Tbsp undiluted evaporated milk
1/2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. 1) Line the bottom of a buttered 8 inch pan with HALF the graham crackers 2)In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately stir in graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup of the almonds, coconut and chopped fruit
  • 2. 3) Spread mixture over the crackers in the pan. 4) Top with remaining crackers, pressing down firmly.
  • 3. ALMOND ICING: 5) Combine almond icing ingredients and mix well. 6) Spread over dessert and sprinkle remaining almonds on top. Chill until firm then cut into bars

Nat Tasha
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I love the almond flavor in these bars. They're the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Nain Gull
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


mhamad ahmad
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. They're a great dessert for any occasion.


Rebecca Eze
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. They're also a great make-ahead dessert.


P Pakistan
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The almonds and the cranberries are a perfect match.


Tirtha Niraula
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These bars are amazing! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Nathnael Moges
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, you can add any nuts or dried fruit you like.


Sandra Aguilar
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and beautiful.


Md Sayed islam
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Natasha Coetzee
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they were still perfect.