Description
Delicious honey almond bars with a sweet glaze, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (finely grated)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced unblanched almonds (optional)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped candied orange peel (optional)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. Stir until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Once honey mixture has cooled, add egg, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. If using, add sliced unblanched almonds and finely chopped candied orange peel. Stir to combine.
- Add flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the dough and cover the pan with another piece of plastic wrap. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While bars are baking, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, freshly grated ginger, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. Immediately brush or spread glaze evenly over the warm bars.
- Let cool completely and allow glaze to set before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. These bars can be eaten right away but the flavor develops and improves over time. They’re best 1-2 weeks after baking.
Notes
- These bars improve in flavor over time; the best taste is achieved 1-2 weeks after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg