Ingredients for Yuletide Linzer Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Lemon Rind
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Whole Almonds
- Ground Cinnamon
- Raspberry Preserves
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
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How to Make Yuletide Linzer Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup finely ground almonds, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press 2 cups of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread 1 cup of your favorite fruit preserves (such as apricot, raspberry, or cherry) evenly over the pressed dough.
- Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the preserves. You can use a fork to create a rustic pattern, if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and the crust is set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar and cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
23g
Carbs
5g
