Description
A delightful fusion of flaky croissants and chewy cookie bars with a touch of almond flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk)
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then mix in the sugars until fluffy.
- Incorporate each egg one at a time and then add the almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and sliced almonds gently with a spatula.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For added richness, serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg