Low Carb Protein Bar Recipe

Amaretto Bars

Amaretto Bars

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 24
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine – cold
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons amaretto – to 4 tablespoons
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup almonds – sliced

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
3. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until crumbly.
4. Press the mixture firmly in the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into the amaretto until dissolved; stir in the condensed milk.
7. Pour the mixture evenly over the prebaked crust.
8. Top with the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds; press down firmly.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes longer, or until golden brown.
10. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
11. Refrigerate until ready to serve.