STRAWBERRY JAM MARZIPAN BARS

Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars image

Love the delicate almond flavor with the strawberries. Very rich and sweet; cut them small.

Provided by dthomas

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
¾ cup strawberry jam
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 24.3 g