Zutaten für Almond Cinnamon Bars
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk and 1 large egg white
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
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Zubereitung von Almond Cinnamon Bars
- **Make the Base:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, and ½ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg yolk until well combined.
- **Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients (from step 1) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- **Press into Pan:** Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
- **Egg Wash:** Brush the dough with 1 large egg white, lightly whisked.
- **Prepare Almond Topping:** In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sliced almonds, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- **Sprinkle Topping:** Sprinkle the almond mixture evenly over the egg-washed dough.
- **Bake:** Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- **Cool and Cut:** Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
