YULETIDE LINZER BARS

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I found this recipe at the doctors office today and these look so scrumptious and festive looking. I will give them a try soon, hope you do too!

Provided by Dana-MMH

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups butter (softened) or 1 1/3 cups margarine (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups whole almonds, ground
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raspberry preserves
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy.
  • Beat in egg and lemon peel until blended.
  • Mix in flour, almonds, and cinnamon until well blended.
  • Press 2 cups dough into bottom or prepared pan.
  • Spread preserves over dough.
  • Press remaining dough, a small amount at a time, evenly over preserves.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars.

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