Scandinavian almond bars

You're not tired of cookies yet, are you? I hope not, because this is a great little recipe to tuck away in your bag of cookie tricks. It's a versatile treat, reminiscent of an almond pastry. It's equally as perfect with your coffee or tea in the morning as it is a pick-me-up in the afternoon. This beauty is elegant enough for special occasions, but simple enough to have on hand to fill your cookie jar. To me it's everything a grown-up sugar cookie should be- crunchy edges, a chewy middle…

You're not tired of cookies yet, are you? I hope not, because this is a great little recipe to tuck away in your bag of cookie tricks. It's a versatile treat, reminiscent of an almond pastry. It's equally as perfect with your coffee or tea in the morning as it is a pick-me-up in the afternoon. This beauty is elegant enough for special occasions, but simple enough to have on hand to fill your cookie jar. To me it's everything a grown-up sugar cookie should be- crunchy edges, a chewy middle…

Flaky, tender, almond flavored shortbread bars are topped with sliced almonds and drizzled with a very light glaze.

~Amanda~ Every Christmas when cookie baking time rolls around Jackie and I like to try out a few new recipes, along with our traditional favorites of course. As we grow up, we like to learn more about our heritage and cooking traditions related to that so we focused our recipe search on our Scandinavian heritage this year. These Scandinavian Almond Bars were one of the first ones we came across and we knew we had to make them. One, because we had actually heard of them before (probably from…

Norwegian almond bars are a classic Scandinavian dessert that's easy and delicious with two layers of buttery almond goodness.

As you know, I’ve been thinking a lot about traditions over the past few months. It started with the onset of autumn, which seems to be the most sensual of the seasons, with its crisp, quiet …

Scandinavian almond bars are easy to make in large batches for the holidays. Make them as Christmas gifts and share with friends! | www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com via @haleydwilliams

Pat Sinclair’s Scandinavian Classic Baking (from Pelican Publishing Company) includes this excellent recipe for Scandinavian Apricot Almond Bars. Click here to see a separate Bakery Boy Blog post w…

Almond Banket Bars - As the holiday season approaches, my kitchen transforms into a sanctuary of warmth and the sweet, nutty aroma of baked goods. Of all the recipes I cherish, Almond Banket Bars hold a special place in my heart. These golden, flaky treats are a tradition in my family, and every bite feels