Almond Squares I

Almond Dessert

Almond Squares I

Almond Squares I
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of these Almond Squares. A buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust is topped with a decadent layer of dark chocolate and crunchy almonds, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Perfect for an afternoon treat or a delightful dessert.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    16 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    14 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step
7 mins

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

03

Step
3 mins

Separate the egg. Add the yolk and vanilla extract (or almond extract) to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined. (3 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be stiff. (5 minutes)

05

Step
3 mins

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. (3 minutes)

06

Step
20 mins

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown around the edges. (20 minutes)

07

Step
8 mins

While the crust is baking, melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, stirring occasionally until smooth. (8 minutes)

08

Step
2 mins

Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately spread the melted chocolate evenly over the warm crust. (2 minutes)

09

Step
1 mins

Sprinkle the toasted chopped almonds evenly over the chocolate layer. (1 minute)

10

Step
1 hrs

Let the squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. (60 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a higher cacao percentage.
To toast the almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Store leftover almond squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Ana Runte

    Jun 25, 2025

    These almond squares are absolutely divine! The crust is so tender, and the chocolate and almond topping is the perfect combination.

  • Arno Predovicshanahan

    Jun 19, 2025

    Easy to follow recipe and the results were fantastic. My family loved them!

  • Kaya Rosenbaum

    May 28, 2025

    I added a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate before adding the almonds, which really enhanced the flavour.

  • Mitchel Doyle

    May 17, 2025

    I substituted almond extract for vanilla, and the almond flavor was amazing! I will definitely be making these again.

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