almond bars

A Dutch letter bar is a simplified version of a Dutch Letter pastry. Rich in almond flavor, buttery and flaky, these bars will have any pastry lover swooning in no time.

Dutch Letter Bars

butter (1 cup)

sugar

eggs

almond paste,

all-purpose flour

almond extract

almonds (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13"...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13" baking dish, set aside.

In your mixer cream together butter, sugar and...

In your mixer cream together butter, sugar and egg until fluffy.

Add in almond paste in small chunks while...

Add in almond paste in small chunks while the mixer runs until it's all incorporated.

Add in almond extract and flour and beat...

Add in almond extract and flour and beat until combined.

Spread into a prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the top with raw sugar or slivered...

Sprinkle the top with raw sugar or slivered almonds if desired.

Bake for 20-24 minutes. Or until the top...

Bake for 20-24 minutes. Or until the top of the bars is golden brown and bars are set in the middle.

Cool and slice.

Scandinavian almond bars are made with almond extract, slivered almonds and vanilla glaze. It's an easy recipe to make in large batches for the holidays.

Scandinavian Almond Bars

(218 g) all-purpose flour

baking powder

salt

(113 g

(200 g) granulated sugar

egg (room temperature)

whole milk ((low-fat works too))

almonds

(120 g) powdered sugar (sifted)

whole milk for drizzle consistency ((low-fat works too))

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 325&deg; F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Make the dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 90 seconds. Add egg and almond extract, and mix until incorporated, scraping down sides when necessary. Gradually add in the flour mixture and beat well.

Shape the dough

Divide dough into quarters and form each into a 12-inch log. Place two logs 4-5 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Using a rolling pin, flatten log until 3 inches wide (making a 12-inch by 3-inch rectangle. It doesn&#39;t have to be perfect.

Bake the almond bars

Brush the two dough rectangles with milk. Sprinkle with almonds and bake 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Repeat with remaining two logs.

Add the icing

While the bars are baking, prepare the icing. Whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach a drizzle consistency. While the bars are still warm, cut diagonally into one inch strips and drizzle with icing.

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Scandinavian almond bars are made with almond extract, slivered almonds and vanilla glaze. It&rsquo;s easy to make in large batches for the holidays.

Almond Bars

This Almond Bars recipe is a sweet treat that has a shortbread-like texture and a delicious almond glaze on top! You'll want to make extra and freeze them for later!

unsalted butter, softened

Tablespoons milk (any variety)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter...

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter (or use baking spray) on a half sheet pan (approximatedly 18"x13"). Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder,...

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar...

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in eggs and almond extract. Beat until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture. Mixing until well blended.

Press this dough into the bottom of your...

Press this dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Use your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough.

Using a pastry brush, brush the milk to...

Using a pastry brush, brush the milk to the top of the dough (you may not need to use all of it). Sprinkle with sliced almonds, pressing them lightly into the dough.

Bake for 20-22 minutes until done. You don't...

Bake for 20-22 minutes until done. You don't want to brown these bars.

Cool for about 5 minutes, then cut them...

Cool for about 5 minutes, then cut them with a knife into bars. If they are too soft to cut, allow to cool a little bit more. Carefully remove them to a wire rack to continue cooling.

Once cooled, you can make your glaze by...

Once cooled, you can make your glaze by whisking the sugar with the almond extract and milk. Drizzle over the bars and allow to set.

Enjoy!

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This Almond Bars recipe is a sweet treat that has a shortbread-like texture and a delicious almond glaze on top! You’ll want to make extra and freeze them for later!

Almond Bars are tender, lightly sweetened shortbread-like bars that are so good, you&#039;ll find yourself doubling the recipe every single time you make them.

butter, room temperature

egg, room temperature

all purpose flour *

tbsp milk

tsp almond extract

milk

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and the almond extract and then mix until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until combined. 

Press the dough into the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 pan. Press with your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough. Using a pastry brush, brush a tiny bit of milk across the top of the dough. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and very lightly press them into the top of the dough.

Bake for 18-20 min, or until just barely beginning to brown around the edges. Do not let the bars brown at all. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then cut into bars. If they are too soft to cut, let them cool for a few more minutes. Carefully transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.

To make the icing: Add just a tiny bit of milk at a time to the powdered sugar. If the consistency is too thick, it won&#039;t drizzle nicely over the bars. If it is too thin, the icing will just melt into the bars. If you are unsure, test a bit of it on the edge of one bar before drizzling the icing over the entire batch.

These are really good. I wouldn’t change a thing.

18 min was about 1 min too much.  They are very tasty and will make again.

Hey, Everybody!  Trust Mary!  When she says you should quadruple recipe, quadruple the recipe!  These are my favorite holiday treat...any holiday!  THANK YOU, MARY!

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