Strawberry Jam Marzipan Bars

A layer of strawberry jam is sandwiched between a buttery almond topping and brown sugar crust, creating a sweet and delicate cookie bar.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 6

Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.