Dutch Letter Bars
A Dutch letter bar is a simplified version of a Dutch Letter pastry. Rich in almond flavor, buttery and flaky, these bars will have any pastry lover swooning in no time.
Servings: 15 bars/9x13 pan
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter 1 cup
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 7 ounces almond paste broken into pieces
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon almond extract
- raw sugar
- slivered almonds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13" baking dish, set aside.
- In your mixer cream together butter, sugar and egg until fluffy.
- Add in almond paste in small chunks while the mixer runs until it's all incorporated.
- Add in almond extract and flour and beat until combined.
- Spread into a prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with raw sugar or slivered almonds if desired.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes. Or until the top of the bars is golden brown and bars are set in the middle.
- Cool and slice.
Notes
store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g