Recipe

Marzipan Bars Recipe

	Pleclare / All my dishes 1 year ago This is an office party crowd pleaser. Prep:35m Cook:60m Servings:36	Pleclare
	floursugarbutterraspberry jamalmondshazelnutsalmond extractvanillachocolate

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Fans

angelinaw

lacrenshaw

boofie

juels

jimrug1

lunasea

midgelet

Ingredients

Crust:

21/2c flour

3/4c sugar

1/2tsp salt

1c9icks) cold unsalted butter,cut up

1 large egg,beaten

Filling:

11/4c sugar

3/4c blanched or natural almonds

1/4c flour

1/2c(1 stick) unsalted butter,softened

3 lg. eggs

1 tsp almond extract

1tsp vanilla

2 to 3 drops green food coloring,if desired

1/2c seedless raspberry jam

6 oz. bittersweet chocolate,chopped

2tsp vegetable shortening.

3/4c hazelnuts,toasted,skins removed

Directions

Crust: Preheat oven to350. Line a jely roll pan with foil,letting foil extend 2" at ends.. In food processor,pulse flour,sugar and salt to combine. Add butter and pulse till mixture is texture of coarse meal.

Add egg and pulse until dough begins to hold together. Press dough evenly over bottom and sides of pan. Refrigerate 15 mins. Bake 20 to 22 mins,or till crust is browned at edges and golden in the center. Cool on rack while making filling.

Filling:In food processor,process sugar,almonds,hazelnuts and flour till nuts are finely ground. Add butter and 1 egg. Process till smooth. Add remaining eggs,almond extract,vanilla extract, and green food coloring if using. Process till blended.

Spread jam filling over bottom of crust. Spoon filling over jam and spread to cover. Bake 30 to 35 mins,until filling is golden brown and firm in center. Let cool completely on wire rack.

Melt chocolate with shortening. Spread over filling. Refrigerate till chocolate sets. Cut into squares,decorate if desired.

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Comments

lacrenshaw 1 year ago said:
Eclectic post, clare... sounds time-consuming but you still get a five.
Lorraine

juels 1 year ago said:
This sounds havenly! I don't mind time consuming when it's worth it!

debbie919 1 year ago said:
Very unique recipe...sound delicious...but I don't see an amt. listed for the hazelnuts...

boofie 1 year ago said:
Oh delicious! I love marzipan and these yummy little bars sound great, especially for the upcoming holidays. I think with a little proper time management, these wouldn't take any more time than your standard baked dessert. Great post!

midgelet 1 year ago said:
Love this!

elgab89 11 months ago said:
I love marzipan! High 5!

pinkpasta 3 months ago said:
Great recipe!!! Also, unique dessert gift to give.
^5... thanks for sharing!

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