Chewy Maple Bars
Chewy Maple Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 6g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up milk, baking soda, gold flour, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325F). Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, maple flavor and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and 1/2 cup of the almonds. Pat dough in pan with lightly floured fingers.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir all Maple Icing ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle cooled bars with Maple Icing; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.
Let stand 5 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.