Elegant Almond Bars (Cookie Mix) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Source: Betty Crocker NOTE: Cookie mix used is 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix Ingredients:
1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1 egg |
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
2 ounces white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup) |
2 tablespoons shortening |
1/4 cup sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
3. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. B.
4. ake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
6. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
7. Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base.
8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds.
9. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking).
10. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
11. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
12. Pour and spread over cooled bars.
13. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
14. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set.
15. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
16. Store covered at room temperature.
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