Almond Blondie Bars

Almond Blondie Bars

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup flour
  2. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  3. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  4. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste
  5. 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  6. 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  7. 1 stick (4 oz) butter
  8. 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  9. 1 large egg
  10. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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This ‘blondie’ bar’s rich caramel and almond flavors set it above the crowd.

Time

15 minutes or less to assemble
20 to 25 minutes to bake
Total Time: 35 to 40 minutes

Yield

16 Bars

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the baking pan.
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl.
  3. Grate the Almond Paste (using the large hole side of the box grater) into the flour. Add the chocolate chips and almonds.
  4. Mix well until all the ingredients are coated with flour. Rub the flour together with fingertips separating any pieces of Almond Paste that may have stuck together.
  5. Melt the butter and while still hot, beat into sugar using an electric mixer. Beat on high until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth, not granular.
  6. Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until well mixed.
  7. Stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated.
  8. Spoon into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until slightly golden and toothpick comes out clean.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

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

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

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

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817