Norwegian Almond Bars
Yield
36 servingsPrep
15 minCook
25 minReady
40 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| base | |||
| 1 ¾ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking powder
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
margarine
or butter, softened |
|
| filling | |||
| 1 ¼ | cups |
powdered sugar
|
|
| ½ | cup |
potato flakes
mashed |
* |
| ½ | cup |
water
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cardamom seeds
|
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 1 | Tube |
almond paste
(7 oz) |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| base | |||
| 414 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 177 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 5 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 177 | ml |
margarine
or butter, softened |
|
| filling | |||
| 296 | ml |
powdered sugar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
potato flakes
mashed |
* |
| 118 | ml |
water
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cardamom seeds
|
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 1 | Tube |
almond paste
(7 oz) |
*
|
Directions
Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
In large bowl, combine flour and remaining base ingredients; blend until crumbs form.
Press half of mixture in ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
Reserve remaining mixture for topping.
In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; blend well.
Spread over base; sprinkle reserved mixture over filling.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely; cut into bars.
