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Norwegian Almond Bar Batter

Norwegian almond bars are a classic Scandinavian dessert that's easy and delicious with two layers of buttery almond goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces almond paste NOT filling - sometimes packed as 7 oz. and that is fine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract sometimes I use a touch more
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • In the same mixing bowl (from the dough), crumble or cut the almond paste.
  • Add the butter and sugar. Norwegian Bars almond paste and sugar
  • Mix until uniform in texture.
  • Add eggs one at a time mixing well.
  • Add extract. Norwegian Bars almond paste batter
  • Spread over the crust mixture. Norwegian Bars spread in pan
  • Bake for 15 minutes. The edges should just be starting to set but it should still be quite wet. Norwegian Bars setting on edge
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Norwegian Bars almonds scattered
  • The split baking time prevents the almonds from browning, but allows them to imbed into the surface of the bars.
  • Let cool.
  • Cut into slices or squares.Norwegian Bars cut into squares

Notes

This recipe cuts in half easily. Since you can’t buy half an egg, just use the yolk for the dough layer. Use and 8x8 pan instead of the 9x13.