The Best Almond Paste Bars

Submitted by Chef #607066

"A Dutch treat, these are better than any you will find in a bakery. Be careful not to eat the whole pan ;)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup almond paste
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond flavoring

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat together butter, flour, oil, first cup of sugar, baking powder, and first round of eggs until smooth and set aside.
3. Beat together the almond paste, second cup of sugar, second round of eggs and almond flavoring until smooth.
4. Combine both mixtures.
5. Grease a 9x13" pan (Pam is fine), and evenly pour in mixture.
6. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[honeygroverd]

Fyi on less cake-y bars: I have found that if you prefer density to airiness in cakes or bars-- 1) try using more egg yolk and less egg white. So instead of 3 eggs, use 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk. 2) use all butter, not oil. For example, pound cakes are very dense, because they are made with a lot of butter.

 

[skich68713]

I had bought some almond paste from an Amish distributor and found this recipe to try with it! These have a great texture and taste, but I was concerned with how much sugar was in them. I reduced the sugar that goes into the almond paste from 1 cup to 1/2 cup. I also added chocolate chips to the batter, and sprinkled slivered almonds on top. Finally, this recipe really needs salt. About 1/2 teaspoon added to the firstt batter component makes a major difference! Yummy.

 

[Hucky]

Being of Dutch heritage, I love anything with almond paste. I just made these bars. I used a little less sugar in both parts, used lemon juice instead of almond flavoring, used 1/4 c. applesauce, and 1/4 c. oil. I added a 1/4 tsp of baking soda. 30 minutes is all you need in a 10x14 glass pan. They look yummy. This is not diet food, but a little of this is okay. Thanks for the recipe. Hucky

 

[Gloria M.]

Dangerously addictive dessert that improves texturally overnight making it a great make-ahead option.

 

[Victoria M.]

I added dried tart cherries to the batter, and sprinkled sliced almonds on top. Delicious. I plan to try honeygroverd’s egg suggestion to make them less cakey and more dense and chewy next time.