Linzer Bars

Per serving

143.3kcal
2.2гProteins
9.3гFats
13.6гCarbs

A friend brought this to one of my cookie exchange parties. I have tried the raspberry version, but she said that apricot jam could also be used, so I am including both. Great flavor and really nice presentation! A food processor comes in handy for the walnuts, or you can finely chop them.

Ingredients

  • butter3⁄4 cup

    softened

  • sugar1⁄2 cup
  • egg1
  • lemon zest1⁄2 teaspoon
  • salt1⁄4 teaspoon
  • ground cinnamon1⁄2 teaspoon
  • ground cloves1⁄8 teaspoon
  • flour2 cups
  • walnuts, ground1 cup
  • apricots or 1 cup raspberry jam1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F Grease a 9x9" square pan.

  2. 2

    Cream together butter, sugar, egg, lemon zest, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix in flour and walnuts.

  4. 4

    Reserve 1/4 of the dough, and pat the remaining into the prepared pan, going up about 1/2 inch on each side.

  5. 5

    Spread chosen jam flavor in a layer over top of the dough.

  6. 6

    Flour a flat surface.

  7. 7

    Use reserved dough to create a lattice top for the bars by dividing it into pencil-shaped strips and rolling it on the floured surface.

  8. 8

    Arrange in a lattice pattern across the top of the jam, criss crossing the strips and pressing the ends against the dough on the sides of the pan.

  9. 9

    Bake 45 mintures, or until lightly browned.

  10. 10

    Cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Source: food.com
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