Almond Banket Bars

Almond Banket Bars are rich, melt in your mouth treats that offer a simple shortcut to the traditional Dutch pastry. They're perfect for an everyday dessert and make a festive addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration!

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Last updated 3/2025

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Shopping list:

• butter
• almond paste
• granulated sugar
• eggs
• all purpose flour
• salt
• powdered sugar
• almond extract
• milk

Hello blogger friends! It’s Sheena’s sister, Shannon. It's been a little while since I last guest posted here, but I’m so excited to be back and sharing a phenomenal recipe that’s perfect for the holidays.

If you’re a fan of almond flavor, you’re in for a real treat. I’ve always loved almond desserts. Right up there with rhubarb, chocolate, cheesecake, pumpkin, and lemon. But almond? It holds a special place all on its own.

A few years ago, I tried making traditional almond banket and, let’s just say… it didn’t go as planned. I knew there had to be an easier way to enjoy that same amazing flavor, so I created these almond banket bars and honestly, I think I like them even more than the original! Baked in a 9x13 pan, they’re perfect for sharing at a gathering, with just enough left over to keep a few pieces for yourself (and trust me, you’ll be glad you did).

This recipe has quickly become a family favorite and is now a go to for holidays, potlucks, and parties. I used to only make them around Christmas, but then I thought, why save something this good for just once a year?

If you love almond as much as I do, then you'll want to try these Almond Cream Cheese Bars or Vanilla Almond Sugar Cookies!

Bars are always so great for potlucks, holidays and parties! Check out Blueberry Pie Bars or Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars!

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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:

• Did you know that if you use a plastic disposable knife your baked goods cut cleaner?

• To store these almond bars, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days.

• You can use heavy cream or milk in your glaze recipe, but the cream would give the glaze a richer flavor.

• If you're bring these bars to a party, cut into smaller, more bite sized pieces. 

• You can top this recipe with toasted slivered or sliced almonds for an extra crunch or add fun and festive sprinkles instead. 

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• Pyrex 9x13 Glass Baking Dish
• Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
• Pyrex Tinted Glass Mixing Bowls Set
• OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set 

Yield 12 bars

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

1 H & 10 M

Almond Banket Bars

Ingredients

• Bars:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces almond paste
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Bars:
3. In a bowl, cream together the butter and almond paste with an electric mixer. Add sugar and eggs until combined.
4. Sift together the flour and salt and add to mixture. Mix until combined.
5. Press into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 1 hour until lightly browned and center is firm.
7. Glaze:
8. Add the powdered sugar, almond extract and three tablespoons milk into a small bowl. Mix until smooth, adding the additional one tablespoon milk, if needed.
9. Spread glaze over hot bars right out of the oven. Once cooled, slice and serve.

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