I love bar cookies, especially these springtime almond bars. Bar cookies are a wee bit fancier than regular cookies, and they’re usually rich and sinful tasting. When I want an impressive but easy-to-make dessert to serve for Easter brunch or a family get-together, bar cookies are always my friend.
With a rich, buttery crust, delectable almond filling and light drizzle of icing, these delectable bar cookies are a sweet delight.
Almond bar joy.
Springtime Almond Bars
Springtime Almond Bars
With a rich, buttery crust, delectable almond filling and light drizzle of icing, these delectable bar cookies are a sweet delight.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 stick butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
Filling
- 1 cup almond paste crumbled or grated
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp almond extract
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp soft margarine
- 2 Tbsp water or milk
- 1-2 drops food coloring of choice
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
To make crust:
- Mix together crust ingredients and press 2/3 of the dough into a 9″x13″ greased pan.
To make filling:
- Mix together filling ingredients, and spread over crust. Crumble remaining 1/3 of the crust dough on top.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes, until lightly golden.
To make icing:
- Mix together ingredients with a whisk. Drizzle over bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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I won’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to this plate of cookies for just one more. Ok, I’ll tell you…the plate is empty now, but I couldn’t help it. They’re irresistible!
