Dutch Almond Squares Recipe

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Dutch Almond Squares
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
381
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter slightly, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for 2 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and egg yolk, stir in the flour and 3/4 tsp of salt by hand.
  4. Spread the mixture into an ungreased glass 13x9-inch baking pan, making a smooth layer.
  5. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until it is set but not brown.
  6. In a food processor, mix together 1 cup of sugar, the almond paste, lemon juice, vanilla and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt; reserve.
  7. In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites till frothy, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  8. By hand, fold the almond paste mixture into the egg whites with a rubber spatula and spread over the baked crust.
  9. Sprinkle the almonds on top and bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Cool partially and cut the cookies while still warm into 48 narrow bars.
  11. These freeze well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 381.29 Kcal (1596 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.57g 39%
Cholesterol 74.21mg 25%
Sodium 334.16mg 14%
Potassium 207.55mg 4%
Total Carbs 31.29g 10%
Sugars 14.58g 58%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 11%
Protein 9.05g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 83.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 390.67 Kcal (1636 kJ)
Calories from fat 235.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.2g 39%
Cholesterol 76.04mg 25%
Sodium 342.39mg 14%
Potassium 212.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.06g 10%
Sugars 14.93g 58%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 9.27g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 85.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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