Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars

Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars

by Celestine Aubert 1 year ago
3.4 (5)
35 minutes
232.1 kcal
37.1 g carbs
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Description

Love the delicate almond flavor with the strawberries. Very rich and sweet; cut them small.

Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup strawberry jam
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2. Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; press mixture into a 9-inch square pan.
  3. 3. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Spread strawberry jam to within 1/2 inch of edges of baked crust. Mix 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and salt in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over jam layer.
  5. 5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. 6. Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 16 bars
calories: 232.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 37.1 g
protein: 1.7 g
saturated fat: 5.5 g
cholesterol: 23 mg
sodium: 74.3 mg
fiber: 0.4 g
sugar: 24.3 g