Milk Chocolate Chunk Almond Bar Recipe

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Milk Chocolate Chunk Almond Bar
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
1109
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Line a 9x13 aluminum baking pan with heavy duty foil.
  2. Leave 2-3 inches of foil sticking out of the pan on the short sides to aid in lifting the finished product out of the pan.
  3. FOR THE PASTRY:.
  4. In a small bowl or plastic bag measure and mix flours and salt.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (can be done with a hand mixer), mix the butter, vanilla extract and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add flours 1 cup at a time, on medium speed, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
  7. Continue mixing until the dough begins to come together in large clumps.
  8. Press dough into prepared pan about 1/4-inch thick.
  9. Prick the pastry with the tines of a fork or a wooden skewer.
  10. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
  11. While the pastry is resting, Place rack in center of oven.
  12. Preheat to 375°F.
  13. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet and roast for 5-10 minutes, until hot and aromatic (do not burn them!) Allow to cool Bake pastry until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  14. While the crust is baking prepare the filling.
  15. FILLING.
  16. Reduce oven temp to 350°F.
  17. In a medium bowl whisk sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  18. Add eggs, corn syrup, melted butter and extract.
  19. Mix until well combined.
  20. Mix in chopped chocolate and nuts, spread immediately on hot crust and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned and center is set.
  21. Cool completely, drizzle with melted chocolate (a zip lock bag with the corner cut out works weel for this) and refrigerate to set-up.
  22. Lift from pan and cut into 1 1/2 square bars.
  23. Store covered for 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1108.84 Kcal (4642 kJ)
Calories from fat 573.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.75g 98%
Cholesterol 172.48mg 57%
Sodium 442.56mg 18%
Potassium 568.53mg 12%
Total Carbs 123.06g 41%
Sugars 72.75g 291%
Dietary Fiber 7.08g 28%
Protein 21.47g 43%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 225.9mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 393.31 Kcal (1647 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.61g 98%
Cholesterol 61.18mg 57%
Sodium 156.98mg 18%
Potassium 201.66mg 12%
Total Carbs 43.65g 41%
Sugars 25.81g 291%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 28%
Protein 7.61g 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 2mg 31%
Calcium 80.1mg 23%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.7
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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