Description
Indulge in these buttery, tender shortbread squares featuring a luxurious almond-infused base and a velvety sweet glaze. Inspired by home-kitchen comfort, this melt-in-the-mouth treat balances rich butter with the sophisticated, nutty notes of almond paste. Perfect for busy weeknights or serving a crowd, these bars are incredibly easy to assemble and store beautifully for days, ensuring you have a reliable, decadent dessert ready for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup almond paste, room temperature
1 large egg
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9×13 baking pan, optionally dusting with flour.
Cream the 1 cup of butter and sugar in a large bowl for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, almond paste, and almond extract until uniform.
Gently stir in the flour until no dry streaks remain.
Drop small mounds of dough across the prepared pan and spread evenly to cover the bottom.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Prepare the glaze by melting the 1/2 cup of butter with heavy cream and whisking in the confectioners sugar until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the cooled bars and sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To toast the sliced almonds for extra crunch, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg