Strawberry Marzipan Bars
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
25
ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
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Filling Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup strawberry preserves
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
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Glaze Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 -2 teaspoon milk
directions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all crust ingredients in small mixer bowl.
- Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (1 to 2 minutes).
- Press onto bottom of greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Spread preserves to within 1/4 inch of edge.
- Combine all remaining filling ingredients in same mixer bowl.
- Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).
- Sprinkle filling mixture over preserves. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool completely.
- Stir together powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl.
- Gradually stir in enough milk for desired drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle over cooled bars; cut into bars.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mercy
Longwood, FL
Greetings everyone!
My name is Mary and I am a native Floridian. I live in Central Florida with my wonderful husband of 13+ years.
I enjoy cooking simple dishes with simple ingredients.