Bee sting bars from Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files (page 231) by Deb Perelman

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    Recipe can be doubled using a 9X13 pan.

  • jessica_8s3n6x on June 02, 2026

    Tasty and easy to make, salt on top makes it. Doubling worked great.

  • lauren_kt803s on April 06, 2026

    This is a delicious recipe. I made these for book club and everyone loved them! They are slightly chewy and crunchy, not too sweet. I weigh all my ingredients.

  • Meags on January 05, 2026

    Delicious! Might want to cut back slightly on honey.

  • QuinceHouse on December 26, 2025

    These are the perfect cookie. Truly truly perfect.

  • averythingcooks on April 26, 2025

    These are lovely, not too sweet bars. I also gave them the full time for the final bake but I do have one issue. I happened to weigh my almonds into a measuring cup and - ouch - 195 g came in short by over a 1/4 cup (and yes...I did it 2'ce). I made the assumption that the metric measure was the mistake and so topped it up to the full 2 1/4 cups called for but I am curious if any of the other EYB commenters used the 195 g.

  • mtnbaker5280 on April 19, 2025

    Delicious! Would definitely make again.

  • lisachile on January 09, 2023

    These were a huge hit! I will make over and over again.

  • Jviney on November 30, 2022

    These are absolutely delicious, and a snap to prepare. The base is crumbly and buttery and the almond layer sweet but not too sweet. My cooking times were towards the longer end of her suggestion.

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