Afternoon Tea Bars With Jam Recipe

Ingredients for Afternoon Tea Bars With Jam

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1-2 teaspoons of your choice of extract (e.g., lemon, almond, vanilla)
• All Purpose Flour
• Salt
• Baking Soda
• 1 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.)
• ¾ cup of your first chosen jam + ½ cup of your second chosen jam (Knott's Berry Farm jams recommended)
• Sweetened Coconut

How to Make Afternoon Tea Bars With Jam

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan using butter (or baking spray).
3. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in 2 large egg whites until light and fluffy.
4. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt (sifted together). Mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in 1 cup toasted nuts of your choice.
6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Score the dough at least halfway through with a knife or the tines of a fork, creating straight lines or a swirly pattern.
8. Spread ¾ cup of your first chosen jam evenly over the dough, ensuring it fills the scored lines.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is set. (Baking times may vary depending on your oven).
10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
11. Once cooled, spread ½ cup of your second chosen jam evenly over the top. Sprinkle with ½ cup toasted, lightly tinted coconut flakes.
12. Cut into bars and serve.