Almond Pie Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Pie Bars

• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• Icing Sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• White Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Light Corn Syrup
• Almonds

How to Make Almond Pie Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Make the crust:** In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ¼ cup almond flour, mixing until just combined. The mixture should be crumbly but hold together when squeezed.
4. Press the crust firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6. **Make the topping:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 2 large eggs, and ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter.
7. Pour the topping evenly over the baked crust.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is deeply golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
10. For best results, chill completely in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.