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Espresso Almond Blondies
Recipe by:
Adapted from Mimi Shotland Fix
, provided by
LoveNBake.com, a division of
American Almond Products
Company, Inc
Yield: 24 bars
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N G R E D I E N T S
2 tablespoons instant
espresso powder
2 tablespoons hot water
1 can Love'n Bake™ Almond Paste
1 cup (2 sticks) Butter, softened
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
˝ cup sliced or chopped almonds, optional
Espresso Glaze
1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 Tablespoon hot water
4 Tablespoons confectioner's sugar
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9
x 13-inch pan.
Mix the instant espresso powder and hot water and set aside to dissolve
the granules.
Cream the almond paste, butter, and brown sugar in the bowl of a mixer
fitted with the paddle attachment at medium speed until well blended,
about 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape the bowl then beat in the eggs and almond
extract. Stir in the coffee mixture and blend well.
Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter into the greased pan. Bake 35-45 minutes, until the
brownies are a golden brown and a finger pressed lightly into the top
leaves no imprint.
Cool in the pan completely.
To make and spread the glaze, stir the hot water into the espresso
powder until smooth then stir in the confectioner's sugar to make a
smooth paste. Dip a fork into the glaze then working quickly, wave the
fork diagonally over the surface of the cooked blondies.
Repeat using half of the glaze. Turn the pan 180 degrees then repeat in
the opposite direction. Scatter some sliced almonds over the top if
desired.
Allow the glaze to set then cut the blondies into 24 two-inch pieces.
Store tightly wrapped, up to 5 days or freeze.
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About The Manufacturer
American Almond Products
Company,
Inc
produces a variety of nut and fruit products, all made in the
United States. Located in Brooklyn, NY since 1924, American Almond
Products Company is America’s leading manufacturer of artisan-quality
specialty ingredients for professional bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers.
Their product line includes marzipan, lekvar, poppy seed paste, pistachio
paste and almond paste to name a few. The
company
produces both a retail and food service line
Visit: American Almond Products
Company, Inc
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