Almond Cookie Bar

Health score
1%
Almond Cookie Bar
45 min.
22
259kcal

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These Almond Cookie Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With a soft and crumbly texture, these cookie bars are packed with the goodness of almonds and a sweet apricot preserve filling. The topping of crushed oatmeal cornflakes adds a delightful crunch to every bite.

This recipe is a great way to elevate your dessert game and impress your family and friends. The combination of flavors and textures makes these cookie bars simply irresistible. Plus, they're perfect for making ahead of time and serving at parties or get-togethers.

What's even better is that this recipe is highly customizable. You can experiment with different types of preserves or jams to create your own unique flavor combinations. You can even add extra ingredients like chocolate chips or dried fruits to take these cookie bars to the next level.

So, if you're looking for a dessert that's both delicious and impressive, look no further than these Almond Cookie Bars. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Enjoy the process of baking and sharing these tasty treats with your loved ones!

Ingredients

  • 35 almonds 
  • 22 servings apricot preserves as needed
  • 25 brown sugar 
  • 25 brown sugar 
  • 50 butter cold
  • 22 servings grands flaky refrigerator biscuits 
  • tbsp milk fresh
  • 20 oatmeal cornflakes crushed
  • 100 flour plain
  • 80 flour 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • spatula
  • palette knife

Directions

  1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.In a bowl combine wholemeal flour and plain flour together, then mix in the butter mixture with a rubber spatula and knead gently to a soft dough.Turn out the dough on to a flour surface or line with a plastic sheet below and with another plastic sheet on top. Then roll to a square. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Transfer the dough on a non grease paper and cover with a plastic sheet on top, then roll to dough to about 3mm thick.Prick the dough with a fork and bake for about 15-18 minutes until brown at preheated oven 180C and leave biscuit to cool.
  3. Spread the apricot jam over the top of the biscuit, set aside.
  4. Mix topping ingredients and spread evenly on the biscuit with a palette knife.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  6. Remove cooked biscuit from the oven and leave to cool completely, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein4.6%
Fat34.61%
Carbs60.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.77
Glycemic Load
13.74
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1408695652174%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.03kcal
12.95%
Fat:10.17g
15.65%
Saturated Fat:3.54g
22.09%
Carbohydrates:40.2g
13.4%
Net Carbohydrates:39.04g
14.19%
Sugar:17.15g
19.05%
Cholesterol:4.97mg
1.66%
Sodium:129.16mg
5.62%
Protein:3.04g
6.09%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.3%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.25%
Folate:36.83µg
9.21%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.08%
Iron:1.61mg
8.96%
Selenium:6.13µg
8.75%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
7.99%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
7.99%
Phosphorus:46.88mg
4.69%
Fiber:1.16g
4.66%
Copper:0.09mg
4.3%
Magnesium:15.68mg
3.92%
Vitamin K:3.32µg
3.17%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.03%
Vitamin A:139.56IU
2.79%
Vitamin C:1.95mg
2.36%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.27%
Potassium:75.88mg
2.17%
Calcium:17.15mg
1.72%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.48%
Source:Foodista