almond dream bars
I found this recipe I cut out of the local newspaper, while cleaning out my recipe box. The author is not identified, so I can't take personal credit for it. It's a great summer dessert since there is no baking required. It was easy and taste delicious!!!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
16-24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 18 - graham crackers, divided
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (10-12 crackers)
- 1 cup sliced almonds-divided ( i used honey roasted sliced almonds)
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (i used dried cranberries)
- ALMOND ICING
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons undiluted evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
How To Make almond dream bars
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Step 11) Line the bottom of a buttered 8 inch pan with HALF the graham crackers 2)In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately stir in graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup of the almonds, coconut and chopped fruit
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Step 23) Spread mixture over the crackers in the pan. 4) Top with remaining crackers, pressing down firmly.
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Step 3ALMOND ICING: 5) Combine almond icing ingredients and mix well. 6) Spread over dessert and sprinkle remaining almonds on top. Chill until firm then cut into bars
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#nuts
Keyword:
#almonds
Keyword:
#graham
Keyword:
#fruits
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Nuts
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