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Almond Banket Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Dutch
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Almond Banket Bars are a delightful buttery treat featuring layers of soft dough and rich marzipan almond paste, topped with sliced almonds for a crunchy finish. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, these bars offer a delicious balance of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 7 oz marzipan almond paste (room temperature)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Prepare Pan and Chill Dough. Grease a 7 x 11-inch baking pan. Spread half of the dough evenly in the pan and refrigerate until firm.
  6. Mix Almond Paste Filling. In another bowl, beat the egg white and almond paste together until smooth and well-blended.
  7. Spread Filling and Chill. Spread the almond paste mixture over the chilled dough layer. Return the pan to the refrigerator to firm up again.
  8. Add Top Dough Layer. Spread the remaining dough evenly over the almond filling.
  9. Glaze Top. Lightly beat the egg yolk and brush it over the top layer of dough for a golden glaze.
  10. Add Almond Topping. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the top for added crunch and flavor.
  11. Bake. Bake for 30–40 minutes, checking at the 30-minute mark. If the top starts browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
  12. Finish Baking. Continue baking until the top is a rich golden brown.
  13. Cool and Serve. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate dough layers to ensure they are firm before adding the almond paste and top dough layer.
  • If the bars start to brown too quickly, cover with foil to prevent burning.
  • Allow cooling completely for easier slicing.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/almond-banket-bars-recipe/