These delicious bars made with almond paste
are traditionally decorated with candied cherries and baked in
a round pan, cut into wedges and served at Christmas, but they
are wonderful anytime of the year.
Dutch
Almond Bars
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup almond paste
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, separated
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Grease
8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan*. Set aside.
- In large bowl mix butter
and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the
egg yolk, almond paste and almond extract, beating until mixed. Stir in flour until well mixed.
Press into prepared baking pan.
- Beat egg white until foamy
and brush over dough. Sprinkle with almonds and bake for 30 minutes. Cool
on wire rack and cut into bars.
Makes 12 bars.
*Or use a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
Cut in wedges to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12
of recipe): 320.9 calories; 53% calories from fat; 19.6g total
fat; 58.3mg cholesterol; 116.1mg sodium; 76.3mg potassium; 33.3g
carbohydrates; 1.2g fiber; 16.1g sugar; 32.1g net carbs; 4.1g
protein.
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