Chewy Almond Cherry Bars

Name: Chewy Almond Cherry Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 150 g (5 oz) whole almonds; 100 g (3.5 oz) all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; a pinch salt; 115 g (4 oz) unsalted butter, cubed; 150 g (5 oz) light brown sugar; 1 egg; 75 g (3 oz) dried cherries

Light and gently sweet almond-cherry chewy bars — a perfect little snack.

45 min

Easy

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Ingredients

whole almonds 150 g (5 oz)

all-purpose flour 100 g (3.5 oz)

baking powder 1/2 tsp

salt a pinch

unsalted butter, cubed 115 g (4 oz)

light brown sugar 150 g (5 oz)

egg 1

dried cherries 75 g (3 oz)

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients and Pan

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F / gas mark 4). Line the bottom and sides of a 20 cm (8 inch) square pan with parchment paper.

Process the Almonds

Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and pulse to combine.

Mix the Batter

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and egg. Then fold in the dry ingredients and cherries.

Bake

Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Cool in the pan, then lift out using the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars.