Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan with foil,* extending foil over edges of pan; set aside.
2. Step2
   For crust, in a medium bowl combine 1 3/4 cups flour, powdered sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat crumb mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until light brown. Let cool.
3. Step3
   For filling, in a large bowl combine eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, 1/2 cup almond liqueur and remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Stir in nuts; pour filling over baked crust.
4. Step4
   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
5. Step5
   For almond cream, in a chilled mixing bowl combine whipping cream, remaining 1/4 cup almond liqueur and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium until soft peaks form. To serve, top each bar with a dollop of almond cream.
6. Step6
   *Note: Using foil in the baking pan allows for easy removal and cutting of the bars, as well as quick clean up.