Double Almond Bars

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups sliced almonds
  2. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  3. 1/2 cup sugar
  4. 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  5. 2 cups flour
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
  8. 4 eggs
  9. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
This delicious bar has two layers. The top layer is a rich, sticky-sweet almond topping that has the texture of a pecan pie. It sits upon a contrasting almond shortbread crust. It is delightfully indulgent.

Time

25-30 minutes to assemble
32-36 minutes to bake
Total time 57-66 minutes

Yield

36 bars

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
  2. Place almonds in an ungreased skillet over a high heat. Shake continuously until lightly toasted. Pour almonds onto plate to cool.
  3. Add Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater) and sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat on low until the texture of sand. Add butter and mix until very smooth.
  4. Whisk flour and salt together. Add flour to almond mixture and mix until combined. Press dough evenly into pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until crust is light golden.
  5. Meanwhile, add brown sugar, eggs and extract to bowl. Beat until well mixed. Stir in cooled almonds and spread over cooked crust.
  6. Bake an additional 16-18 minutes or until topping is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bar size of choice.

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