Almond Bars I

Name: Almond Bars I
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons almond extract; 118 milliliters blanched slivered almonds; 177 milliliters butter; 118 milliliters flaked coconut; 2 egg whites; 2 egg yolks; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 118 milliliters any flavor fruit jam; 0 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters white sugar

Almond Bars I might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 142 calories, 2g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up sugar, blanched slivered almonds, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Oven

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg yolks and butter. Work into the dry ingredients with your hands until well blended. Press dough into an unprepared 9x9 inch baking pan.

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Egg Yolk

Butter

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Salt

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Baking Pan

Bowl

Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. When the crust cools a little bit, spread with the jam or jelly, and set aside.

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Crust

Jelly

Jam

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Oven

In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until they reach soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, then the almond extract. Continue to whip until the whites hold stiff peaks and sugar is dissolved. Fold in the coconut and spread the mixture over the jam layer.

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Almond Extract