Description

These buttery almond bars have a rich, nutty flavor with a soft, slightly chewy texture and a sweet almond glaze on top. They’re easy to make and perfect for holidays, bake sales, or as an everyday treat!

Ingredients

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For the bars:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds (for topping)

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top, gently pressing them into the dough.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, then slice into squares or rectangles.
Let the glaze set before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra almond flavor, you can toast the sliced almonds before adding them on top.
Swap half of the all-purpose flour for almond flour for a more intense almond taste.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.