The bars are topped with sliced almonds and an almond glaze – absolutely no one can resist these Almond Bars! This is the ultimate holiday treat for snacking, dessert tables, and for gifting! My friends and neighbors have been known to leave not-so-subtle hints on Instagram and Facebook when they see that I’m making these bars.
The first time I was handed a Scandinavian Almond Bar, I had no idea what to expect. My aunt Judy was the person who first introduced me to these heavenly bars and she is wonderfully talented in the kitchen.
Almond Bars
I imagined they would be good. However, I had no idea that anything could be THAT good. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Aunt Judy, from the bottom of my heart. There is nothing else I bake that is as frequently requested as these Almond Bars. I quadruple the recipe almost every time I make them, so that I have plenty of them to give away. I have seen versions of this recipe in a couple of different cookbooks over the years, but these remain simply Almond Bars for me. And I’ve since shared a recipe for gluten free Almond Bars as well.
Can You Freeze Almond Bars?
Leave the bars on the wire rack until the icing is firm enough to handle. These bars store quite well in the freezer. I can usually fit 2 dozen in a gallon size Ziploc bag, with a sheet of wax paper separating the layers. When you are ready to eat them, just set them on the counter about half an hour beforehand. I typically plate them while they are still frozen because they are easier to handle that way. Over the years, Almond Bars have not only become one of the most requested recipes I make; they’re also one of the most popular recipes on this website throughout the holiday season. I love seeing all of you make them and share my happiness over them. So, feel free to tag me on social and share the fun! Almond Bars are perfect on their own or with a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. All of my guys cheer when they see me making them and a few years ago, for the first time, my oldest son made them entirely on his own. If these Almond Bars are already a hit in your house, odds are good that you’ll enjoy these Cinnamon Pecan Shortbread Bars too.
How To Make Almond Bars
Kitchen Tip: I use this mixer (or this mixer), this pan, and this whisk to make this recipe. For a quadrupled recipe: The batch will fit, just barely into the bowl of my Kitchenaid mixer. The bars will fill two half size baking sheets. (approximately 18″x13″) I cut them into 36 bars each, for a total of 6 dozen bars. Side note: When I’m quadrupling the bar recipe, I double (instead of quadrupling) the ingredients for the icing and I usually have icing remaining.
Almond Bar Recipe
{recipe originally posted 6-19/2011 – recipe notes and photos updated 4/2/21}
