MARZIPAN BARS

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My husband's grandmother made these lovely layered bars for us as our newlywed Christmas present.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 jar (10 ounces) raspberry jelly
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
6 drops green food coloring
ICING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with jelly. , For filling, combine almond paste, butter, sugar, egg white and vanilla in a bowl. Beat in eggs. Add food coloring; mix well. Pour over jelly layer. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , For icing, heat chocolate and butter in a small saucepan on low until melted. Add confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make a smooth icing. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread over bars. Cover and store overnight at room temperature before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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