Dutch Almond Bars

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Servings: 50 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, two-layered bar cookie featuring a buttery crust and a fluffy almond-coconut meringue topping.
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Dutch Almond Bars

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 50 Calories: 1318.1

Description

These Dutch Almond Bars are a nostalgic treat that combines a crisp, buttery shortbread-like crust with a light, airy almond filling. The topping is a delightful mix of almond paste, flaked coconut, and stiffly beaten egg whites, creating a unique texture that is both chewy and fluffy. The subtle brightness of lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, balancing the rich flavors perfectly. They are ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or as a comforting homemade gift. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant dessert that feels indulgent yet approachable, offering a taste of traditional baking with every bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC) and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in one whole egg and one egg yolk, then mix in the sifted cake flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake the crust at 400ðF for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 325ðF (160ðC).
  6. While the crust bakes, combine 1 cup sugar, almond paste, 2 egg yolks, and lemon juice in a mixer; beat until smooth and blended.
  7. Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites and vanilla extract into the almond mixture.
  8. Spread the almond filling evenly over the hot crust.
  9. Sprinkle the flaked coconut evenly over the top of the filling.
  10. Bake at 325ðF (163ðC) for 30 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden.
  11. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1318.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 69.7g108%
Saturated Fat 26.9g135%
Cholesterol 246.1mg83%
Sodium 293.8mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 150.8g51%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g40%
Sugars 95.4g
Protein 26.6g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almond, almonds, american, baking, bars, beaten, blending, butter, cake, coconut, dessert, dutch, egg, filling, flaked, flour, juice, lemon, paste, sifted
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