Almond Goodness
Posted
Mon, 12/10/07
More Christmas goodies, this time from Betty Crocker:
Elegant Almond Bars
Cookie Base
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
Filling
Topping
Heat oven to 350-degrees F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake fifteen to eighteen minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy). Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Bake fifteen to twenty minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about one hour. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour and spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand about thirty minutes or until topping is set. For bars, cut into eight rows by four rows. Store covered at room temperature.
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