Chocolate-Glazed Almond Bars |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for a garden get-together. âRobin Hart North Brunswick, New Jersey Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed |
3 egg whites |
1 cup sugar |
1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry filling |
2 cups sliced almonds |
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar and almond filling until blended. Stir in almonds. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 40 bars.
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