As an avid baker, I always have baking staples in my pantry. I particularly like sweets flavored with almonds. Here’s a recipe that fits the bill for me!
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp milk
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a mixer til light and fluffy which will take about 3 – 5 minutes
Add eggs and almond extract. Beat until combined
Slowly add in flour mixture until well blended
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan
With a pastry brush, spread the milk over the top of the dough til just moistened. You may not use all the milk
Sprinkle the almonds evenly on top pressing them in slightly
Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until just starting to turn golden around the edges
Cool in the pan on a wire rack until cool enough to cut into bars
Make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, almond extract and milk. Use more milk if necessary to get to desired consistency to drizzle – not too thin
When bars are completely cool, drizzle glaze over the top and allow to set
Submitted by G ♥️
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