Dutch Almond Bars Recipe (2024)

Sweet, creamy butter, a hint of cinnamon, plus tasty almond goodness, make for a rich and delicious cookie bar recipe. These slightly crunchy Dutch almond bars keep for days!

This is a great recipe for when you do not have a lot of time to make a dessert. It comes together quickly, and the cooking time is minimal. The next time you want a sweet treat the whole family will enjoy, make this amazing recipe for Dutch almond bars!

Dutch Almond Bars Recipe

Hubby was bugging me for a sweet treat, so I whipped these up. They are easy to make, basically a type of shortbread with almonds. They are also delicate in that they will crumble but will keep for days. These are rich, delicious, yet simple sweet treats.

I think they are totally delicious!

Tips and variations for making this Dutch Almond Bars recipe

● Dust your hand lightly with flour to prevent your fingertips and palms from sinking into the dough.

● You are cooling these bars in the pan. Cut them while warm to contain crumbling.

● Use almond extract and not almond flavoring. It is more intense and better suited to this recipe.

● Do not substitute vanilla extract for almond extract.

● 1 cup Butter = 16 Tablespoons = 2 Sticks

● Leave the butter out to room temperature to soften it, approximately an hour before you decide to bake.

● Do not substitute margarine for the butter.

● If you prefer, you may want to comingle the white sugar with a tablespoon of brown sugar to sprinkle over the egg wash for a different taste.

● You can cut the bars into smaller pieces than what I have listed, but remember that they are delicate, and some may break.

● Store in an airtight container.

If you enjoy almonds, you will love these tasty almond desserts:

● Gluten-Free Almond Holiday Drop Cookies Recipe
● Almond Doughnut Cookies Recipe
● Perfect Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Almond lovers may also want to make your own almond paste.

Dutch Almond Bars Recipe Ingredients:

● 1 cup Sugar, divided
● 1 cup Butter, softened
● ½ teaspoon Almond Extract
● 1 large Egg, separated
● 2 cups all-purpose Flour
● ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
● 1 Tablespoon Water
● 1 cup Sliced Almonds

Dutch Almond Bars Mise en Place:

● 15 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch Baking Pan
● Nonstick Spray
● Rubber Spatula
● Stand Mixer (paddle, whisk, bowls, etc.)
● Pastry Brush
● Knife
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons

Dutch Almond Bars Recipe Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 15″x10″x1″ baking pan with non-stick spray (or lightly grease).
3. Separate Egg.

4. In the large mixing bowl of an electric mixer, combine ½ cup sugar, butter, almond extract, and egg yolk; beat until well combined.

5. Add the flour and cinnamon; mix well.

6. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of your greased pan, making sure the entire bottom is fully covered. Start pressing lightly with your fingertips, then uses the meaty part of your palm to distribute the dough evenly.

7. In a small bowl, combine the water and the egg white; beat until frothy.
8. Brush the egg white mixture over the top of the dough in the pan.

9. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the egg white-covered dough and top with the remaining ½ cup of sugar.

10. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20-23 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

11. Immediately cut the Dutch Almond Bars into 3″x2″ bars, but do not remove them from the baking pan.

12. Allow the cut bars to cool in the pan for 1 hour or until completely cool.

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