MAZURKA WITH APRICOT TOPPING

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These Polish bar cookies are traditionally made on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen wedges

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely ground
Zest of 1 orange or lemon
1 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream butter until fluffy. Sift together flour, sugar, and salt and add to butter, alternating with the egg yolks. Beat until well mixed. Carefully stir in almonds and citrus zest.
  • Pat dough into two 10-inch buttered and parchment-lined cake pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
  • For the Apricot Topping: Heat jam gently. Add liqueur. Strain warm glaze through a fine sieve and spread atop cooked mazurka.

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