Dutch Letter Bars
These Dutch Letter Bars are a simple twist on the traditional Dutch letter pastry. Buttery, almond-flavored, and slightly crisp on top, they bring that cozy bakery flavor right to your kitchen. Perfect for coffee time, holiday trays, or any sweet craving.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz almond paste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter. For thinner bars, use a 9x13-inch pan instead.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and airy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the almond paste until well combined.
- Add flour and mix just until no dry spots remain.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake for 45 minutes in a 9x9-inch pan, or 35 minutes in a 9x13-inch pan, until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
You can add a touch of almond extract for even more almond flavor, or dust the cooled bars with powdered sugar for a festive look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 714kcalCarbohydrates: 82.9gProtein: 6.4gFat: 28.2gSaturated Fat: 13.9gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 78mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 61.1g
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