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High Altitude Almond Amaretto Bars

High Altitude Almond Amaretto Bars: A Slice of Heaven

Discover the delightful High Altitude Almond Amaretto Bars, a rich dessert featuring almond flavor and a non-alcoholic twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Fluffed, spooned, and leveled for accurate measurement.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt Halve if using table salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Cold Butter Stick with regular butter for best results.
For the Filling
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Full-fat variety is best.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Can be swapped with almond milk.
  • 1/4 cup Amaretto Liqueur Substitute with equal parts milk and 1/2 tsp almond extract for alcohol-free.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Use finely chopped almonds if unavailable.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for icing sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Meringue Powder Can be left out for a softer finish.
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds Choose unsalted to balance flavors.

Equipment

  • 8-inch Square Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rubber Spatula
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and coarse kosher salt. Add vanilla extract and cold unsalted butter, mixing until resembling coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat until golden brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. Whisk together cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth. Incorporate vanilla, almond extracts, sour cream, milk, and amaretto to create the batter.
  5. Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients along with almond flour until just combined.
  6. Spread batter evenly over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, vanilla extract, and amaretto for the icing until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.
  9. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the icing while it’s still wet and allow to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don't overmix the batter to avoid dense bars. Proper cooling is crucial before icing.

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