One of my all-time FAVORITES, these Almond Bars are moist and chewy and SO DELICIOUS!!
Contributed by Cheryl Newendorp and published in the Taste of Home Fall Baking Cookbook 2010
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 pkg almond paste (about 1 cup)
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional: 1/2 cup slivered almonds (I never add these)
Directions:
*In a large bowl, cream butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and extract. Gradually add the flour just until moistened.
*Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar; top with almonds (if using).
*Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean. Don't overbake!! Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 pkg almond paste (about 1 cup)
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional: 1/2 cup slivered almonds (I never add these)
Directions:
*In a large bowl, cream butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and extract. Gradually add the flour just until moistened.
*Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar; top with almonds (if using).
*Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean. Don't overbake!! Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.