Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugars together until well mixed, then add in eggs and almond extract, spices, and mix again.

Step 3

Measure in the flour and mix well.

Step 4

Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the dough out well, smushing it out to be fairly even.

Step 5

Let it rest 20 minutes for the fresh ground wheat to fully hydrate before baking.

Step 6

Bake for 25-30 minutes. The top will be puffy and then sink when it comes out. The edges will look gnarly…but friends, this is my favourite slice of the bar!

Step 7

To make the icing, mix it up and spread it over while the bars are still warm so that it self levels and seeps in well.

Step 8

When cool, slice it into squares and store in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week or move to the freezer for later snacking.