ALMOND ROCA BARS

Almond Roca Bars

Ahhhhhhhh….where to start with these beauties?  Sometimes you want an almond shortbread cookie, other times some velvety smooth Nutella chocolate is what you're craving.  Combine the two, and it's bliss in a bar!  Almond Roca Bars are so easy to make, and they melt in your mouth!

Almond Roca Bars

The tender soft almond shortbread comes together in about five minutes, and before you can blink an eye, you are spreading a luscious layer of velvety smooth Nutella and chocolate over the golden cookie bar top.  Sprinkle liberally with some fresh sliced almonds, and you are ready to go!

Almond Roca Bars

Perfect for holiday cookie trays or tucked into a gift box for someone special!

The hard part is waiting until the melted almond and chocolate topping is ready to eat!

Almond Roca Bars

ALMOND ROCA BARS

If you love Almond Roca, you are going to love these simple and easy Almond Roca Bars!  Tender almond shortbread crust is topped with silky chocolate and Nutella  and sprinkled with delicate almond slices.  Not only pretty, but delicious as well!

Almond Roca Bars

1/4INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter (softened to room temperature)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
1 cup sliced almonds
 
HOW I MAKE THESE

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the white and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg, almond extract, and salt and mix until combined.
4. Add the flour and mix until blended.
5. Spread mixture into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and Nutella in 30 second increments at half (50%) power, until melted and blended – about 2-3 minutes total.
8. Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Originally posted August 2013, revised and reposted December 2019.

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