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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond bars, best, Dutch Letter Bars, Dutch Letters, easy, Pella Iowa, recipe
Servings: 15 bars/9x13 pan
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

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: 1 | 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