Bavarian Hazelnut Dream Bars

Submitted by Skippy BW

"Forgien desert. Looks absolutely yummy."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 25 bars
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• Crust

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter

• Filling

• 1⁄2 cup orange marmalade
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar (optional)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. For Crust: In medium bowl combine flour, sugar and salt. Using pastry blender or fork cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press mixture into a 9-inch pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack.
5. Spread marmalade on crust.
6. For filling: In a small bowl beat brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
7. Stir in remaining ingredients except powdered sugar.
8. Spoon over preserves.
9. Bake at 350°F for 25 - 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
10. Let cool completely.
11. If using powdered sugar, sprinkle over.