Almond Espresso Bars

Name: Almond Espresso Bars
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup brewed espresso; 1 large egg; 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup brewed espresso
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and espresso until blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped almonds.
2

Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
3

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and extract until smooth; spread over warm bars. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.