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Danish Almond Bars

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24
These Danish Almond Bars are a delicious blend of shortbread crust, almond filling, and a sweet almond glaze. With their rich almond flavor and buttery texture, they are perfect for holidays, parties, or as a delightful treat alongside a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Shortbread

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Almond Filling

  • 1 cup almond paste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 eggs

Almond Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp almond extract
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Instructions

Shortbread

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray, plus line with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer add 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Mix until combined, then turn up the mixer and beat until fluffy.
  • Stir in the egg until combined.
  • Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and two teaspoons of baking powder. Mix on low until a crumble dough forms.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Almond Filling

  • In the same standing mixer bowl add 1 cup of almond paste, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Mix until combinbed
  • Add 1 tsp of almond extract and 2 eggs, mix until fully combined.
  • Pour the almond filling on top of the shortbread and spread out until it is an even layer.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool.

Almond Glaze

  • In a small mixing bowl add 1/2 cup of butter and melt it. Pour the 2 cups of powdered sugar in the bowl and the 1 tsp of almond extract. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the glaze on top of the cooled bars and spread out into a thin, even layer.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 3g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 53mg Sodium: 46mg Potassium: 53mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 26g Vitamin A: 413IU Vitamin C: 0.01mg Calcium: 44mg Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert