Almond Espresso Bars
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and espresso until blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped almonds.
- Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and extract until smooth; spread over warm bars. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
butter, brown sugar, espresso, egg, flour, ground cinnamon, almonds, sugar, water, almond extract, slivered almonds
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-espresso-bars/ (may not work)