Cocoa Almond Bars Supreme Recipe
Cocoa Almond Bars Supreme are simply one of the most delicious dessert I have come across. I prepare it for my tots for holidays. Serve the Cocoa Almond Bars Supreme for your family and see how they fall in love with it!
Ingredients
2/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Dutch process cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup almond paste
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 cup toasted blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
Blend flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Cream butter with almond paste and extracts until thoroughly blended.
Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
Add egg and egg yolk; beat vigorously.
Mixing until blended after each addition, add dry mixture in thirds, then 1/2 cup of the almonds.
Turn into a lightly greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Beat egg white and cream of tartar until frothy.
Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks are formed.
Fold in remaining almonds.
Spread over batter in pan.
Bake at 350°F 35 to 40 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned.
When thoroughly cooled cut into 2x1-inch bars.
Cream butter with almond paste and extracts until thoroughly blended.
Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
Add egg and egg yolk; beat vigorously.
Mixing until blended after each addition, add dry mixture in thirds, then 1/2 cup of the almonds.
Turn into a lightly greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Beat egg white and cream of tartar until frothy.
Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks are formed.
Fold in remaining almonds.
Spread over batter in pan.
Bake at 350°F 35 to 40 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned.
When thoroughly cooled cut into 2x1-inch bars.
