Dutch Letter Bars

Name: Dutch Letter Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12-16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 236.59 ml butter, Melted; 226.79 g can almond paste; 2 eggs; 1 egg yolk (reserve the egg white); 354.88 ml sugar; 473.18 ml flour; 9.85 ml almond extract; 2.46 ml vanilla; sliced almonds (reserve for topping); coarse sugar (reserve for topping)

Submitted by Chefs Chad and Cody

"Growing up in Iowa, you become accustom to the seasonal trips to Pella and the delicious Dutch Letters from Jaarsma Bakery. This recipe lets you replicate the Dutch Letter with out the trip. This recipe appeared in the Des Moines Register a number of years ago."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 12

ingredients

236.59 ml butter, Melted
226.79 g can almond paste
2 eggs
1 egg yolk (reserve the egg white)
354.88 ml sugar
473.18 ml flour
9.85 ml almond extract
2.46 ml vanilla
sliced almonds (reserve for topping)
coarse sugar (reserve for topping)

directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer, combine ingredients and blend well. Spread in 9X13 in pan. Brush with egg whites, sprinkle with sliced almonds and coarse sugar.
Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Do not over bake.