Description
Sinful Almond Delight Bars invite sweet-toothed dessert enthusiasts on a delectable journey through rich nutty flavors and silky textures. Chocolate drizzles and crunchy almond layers promise pure indulgence that melts effortlessly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces almond paste
- 2 eggs
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by preheating to 300°F and thoroughly coating a 9×13 baking dish with a generous layer of grease to ensure effortless bar removal.
- Create a velvety base by using an electric mixer to blend softened butter and almond paste until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar and eggs into the butter mixture, whipping continuously until the batter transforms into a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- Carefully sift flour and salt together, ensuring complete integration of dry ingredients to prevent potential clumping.
- Delicately fold the flour mixture into the creamy batter, using gentle strokes to maintain the airiness of the mixture and prevent developing a dense texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer that will bake consistently.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, monitoring until the edges turn a light golden brown and the center feels firm when gently touched.
- While the bars are baking, craft a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until reaching a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Immediately after removing the bars from the oven, drizzle the prepared glaze across the warm surface, allowing it to slightly melt and create an irresistible sheen.
- Allow the glazed bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into individual servings, ensuring clean and precise cuts.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use room temperature butter and almond paste for smoother, more even mixing that ensures a creamy texture throughout the bars.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a low 300°F oven temperature to prevent over-browning and ensure the bars bake evenly without drying out.
- Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to keep the bars tender and prevent developing tough gluten strands.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust milk gradually when preparing the glaze to achieve a perfect spreadable texture that drapes beautifully over the warm bars.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to help them set properly and create clean, neat slices.
- Storage Tip: Store these almond bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their delicate texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg