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Elegant Almond Bars

Elegant Almond Bars
Elegant Almond Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 116 calories, 2g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe serves 32. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have butter, almonds, betty sugar cookie mix, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and fodmap friendly diet.

Instructions

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Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
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Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
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Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
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Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
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Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
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Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds.
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
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In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
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Pour and spread over cooled bars.
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Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
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Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 30 m.
Servings32
Health Score1
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