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Dutch Letter Bars

by: Tanna (my sister) via: church cookbook   www.foodandswine.com
Author: Cristen

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 stick of margarine you can sub all butter if you want, but this mix does 'make' the texture
  • 1 can almond paste 8 oz.
  • 2 C granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 C all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For topping: sanding sugar or additional granulated sugar 1 1/2 TBSP

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter and margarine together.  Add almond paste, beat until smooth.  Add sugar, continue to cream (creaming: mixing butter with sugar) until light and fluffy around 1 minute or so.  Add eggs one at a time and beat until incorporated with each addition.  Add flour and salt.  Mix only until combined.  Spread into a 9x13 pan, sprinkle on sugar if desired.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.  Remove, cool, cut and serve.  Extra bars may be left in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.