Ingredients for Vanilla Cashew Bars
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Sour Cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups roasted salted cashews
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
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How to Make Vanilla Cashew Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups roasted, salted cashews.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Spread with Amaretto icing (recipe below).
- Once the icing has set, cut into 12 bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
72g
Fat
11g
Carbs
8g
