Elegant Almond Bars (Cookie Mix) Recipe

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Elegant Almond Bars (Cookie Mix)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  3. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. B.
  4. Ake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
  5. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  6. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
  7. Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds.
  9. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking).
  10. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  11. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
  12. Pour and spread over cooled bars.
  13. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
  14. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set.
  15. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
  16. Store covered at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 723.17 Kcal (3028 kJ)
Calories from fat 606.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.37g 104%
Cholesterol 214.27mg 71%
Sodium 76.92mg 3%
Potassium 426.4mg 9%
Total Carbs 27.07g 9%
Sugars 11.26g 45%
Dietary Fiber 5.62g 22%
Protein 13.02g 26%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 112.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 493.63 Kcal (2067 kJ)
Calories from fat 413.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.99g 104%
Cholesterol 146.26mg 71%
Sodium 52.5mg 3%
Potassium 291.06mg 9%
Total Carbs 18.48g 9%
Sugars 7.69g 45%
Dietary Fiber 3.84g 22%
Protein 8.89g 26%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 12%
Calcium 77mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.3
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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