These almond bars are filled with rich almond flavor and a fabulous soft and chewy texture. A bit of raspberry jam contrast wonderfully with the almond making this a beautiful and irresistible dessert. With only seven basic ingredients this recipe comes together in minutes!
Dessert bars are one of my favorite things to make. Snickerdoodle Bars, Sugar Cookie Bars, and Peanut Butter Bars are some of my go-to recipes. They’re easy to prepare, easy to serve, and they’re always a crowd pleaser. These soft and chewy almond jam bars are a new favorite and I know I’ll be coming back to this recipe again and again.
Jump to:One of the great things about this recipe is that you only need 7 ingredients:
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Almond cookie bar: The base of this recipe is a soft and chewy almond cookie bar. The bars are flavored with almond paste (more on this below) which adds a ton of flavor and texture. To prepare the dough: using a hand mixer, combine butter and sugar. Add almond paste, then eggs. Add flour and salt, beating until combined. Press the dough into a lined 9×13 pan.
Topping: Before baking, spread the top of the almond dough with raspberry jam then sprinkle with sliced almonds. You can also add a bit of sugar on top, if you’d like. I used sparkling sugar.
Bake: Bake time is around 30 minutes at 350°F. The edges of the bars should be golden brown and the very center should have a very slight jiggle if you move the pan back and forth. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Almond paste is an ingredient used in baking. It is a mixture of ground almonds and sugar with a binding agent. Almond paste is soft and slightly moist with a strong and sweet almond flavor.
Almond paste can be purchased in the baking aisle of well stocked grocery stores.
For this specific recipe the almond paste cannot be substituted with another ingredient. It is essential for getting the proper taste and texture.
More recipes using almond paste: Almond Cake, Almond Cherry Bars.
These Almond Bars are filled with rich almond flavor and a fabulous soft and chewy texture. A bit of raspberry jam contrast wonderfully with the almond making this a beautiful and irresistible dessert. With only seven basic ingredients this recipe comes together in minutes!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 226kcal
Preheat oven to 350° with a rack in the center to lower third of the oven. Line a 9×13 pan with foil or parchment and lightly grease it.
Using a hand mixer, beat butter and almond paste until the almond paste is broken down into small pebble-sized pieces. Add the sugar, beat until combined. Add eggs, beat until combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Sprinkle in the flour and salt and beat until fully combined, some small pieces of almond paste might be visible, that's ok.
Scoop the dough into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Moisten your fingertips with water to easily press it into the pan without sticking.
Pour or spoon the jam over the top and spread into an even layer. Top with sliced almonds and sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if using.
Bake for 30-34 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the very center of the pan is still a bit jiggly if you shake it. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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