CHOCOLATE-GLAZED ALMOND BARS

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With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for a garden get-together. -Robin Hart North Brunswick, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 40 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry filling
2 cups sliced almonds
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar and almond filling until blended. Stir in almonds. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ram Mandal
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover almond paste. I always have some on hand and these bars are a perfect way to use it up.


Suliyat Onilude
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves almond bars or chocolate glazed desserts.


Izzatul Asyikin
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These bars are so easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.


Buck Yanits
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I love the combination of the almond filling and the chocolate glaze. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Boitumelo Kesiilwe
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These almond bars are a great treat for any occasion. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a snack at home.


JAMES Grove
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I sold out quickly.


Evelyn Robertson
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These bars are so good! The almond filling is moist and flavorful and the chocolate glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Leah Styles
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're easy to make and always turn out great.


Emihle Mpana
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These almond bars are so delicious! The combination of the sweet almond filling and the rich chocolate glaze is irresistible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saadat Khan
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly.


Mahi Gondal
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These chocolate-glazed almond bars were a hit with my family! The almond filling was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.