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Almond Bars

By: Sandy Kerrison 
"'This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales,' writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport, New York. 'The cake-like snacks are the first items to go...that is, if they're not grabbed by a teacher first. I also include them in Christmas cookie gift baskets.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (137)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Add the butter, flour and extract; mix well. spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by Sephram Raymond   view full review
I just made these for a cookie exchange, and they turned out great! I had to make 6 doz., so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by Darlene   view full review
These are the absolute best almond bars! It's amazing how few ingredients can produce such an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by bellydancer   view full review
These were so addicting. I used 3 tsp. almond extract, next time I will use the 2 1/2 tsp. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by J.Beth   view full review
Love this recipe! Super quick to put together and the aroma in the house while it's baking is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by Kerry A   view full review
These are Delicious!!! Very easy as well. I found my Holiday recipe to make for the neighbors...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by kim*designer   view full review
I thought these would be much better than they are. I followed the recipe to a "T" but still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Elizabeth   view full review
Excellent! I can not tell a lie...I did not make these-but my friend brought these to our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by 3D's Mom   view full review
These are very good a very easy. What I like about this recipe is that it required nothing but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by tami   view full review
Love this! Easy to make, great taste and tons of recipe requests! Excellent!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by Late2Class   view full review
Very simple recipe to follow with a great end result. These are a huge hit with the hubby. ...

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