Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Almond Toffee Bars

 

Ingredients 

 

TOPPING:

• 6 tbsp butter

• 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp firmly packed light brown sugar

• 2 tbsp milk

• 2 1/2 cups/250 g flaked almonds 

COOKIE BASE:

• 1 1/3 cups/200 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

• 2/3 cup/140 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter a 9-inch (23-cm) baking pan.

2. Almond-Toffee Topping; Melt the butter with the granulated and brown sugars in a small saucepan over low heat.

3. Add the milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the almonds.

4. Cookie Base: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

5. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients and lemon zest.

6. Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan to form a smooth, even layer. Spread the almond-toffee topping evenly over the cookie base.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until just golden. Cut into bars while the topping is still warm.