Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars
Description
A layer of strawberry jam is sandwiched between a buttery almond topping and brown sugar crust, creating a sweet and delicate cookie bar.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup butter
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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3/4 cup strawberry jam
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 pinch salt
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
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Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.