Almond Butter Granola Blondie Bars Food

ALMOND BLONDIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF and butter and 8x8" baking pan.
• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl.
• Grate the almond paste(using the large hole side of the box grater)into the flour; add the chocolate chips and almonds.
• Mix well until all ingredients are coated with flour.
• Rub the flour together with fingertips separating any pieces of almond paste that may have stuck together.
• Melt the butter and while still hot, beat into sugar using an electric mixer.
• Beat on high until sugar is diessolved and mixture is smooth, not granular.
• Add the egg and Amaretto(I used 2 tablespoons); beat until well mixed.
• Stir in the flour mixture just until incorported.
• Spoon into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly golden and toothpick comes out clean,.

ALMOND BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, mix the oats, cherries, and dry milk.
• In a small sauce pan, combine the honey, almond butter, and almond extract. Turn on low-heat and stir until ingredients are combined. If the mixture looks particularly thick, you may need to add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil.
• Pour the honey-mixture over the oat mixture, and stir until all ingredients are moist.
• Spread the mixture into a greased 9x9 pan and bake for 20 minutes.
• Cut into bars after they've cooled. Store in an air-tight container.