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Marzipan Bars Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Marzipan Bars, perfect for sharing during festive seasons or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Recipe Category:
Bar Cookie
Keywords:
Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Canadian, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rum | 1/4 |
| Brandy | 1 |
| Dried cranberries | 1 |
| Butter | 2 |
| Granulated sugar | 4 |
| Eggs | 1 |
| Vanilla | 1/2 |
| All-purpose flour | 2 1/2 |
| Baking powder | 1/2 |
| Salt | 2 |
| Marzipan | 1/4 |
| Icing sugar | 1 |
| Sliced almonds | 1 |
Instructions:
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Butter a 13×9 inch metal cake pan, and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan, bring the rum to a boil, then stir in the dried cranberries. Let the mixture cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition. Then, beat in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt. Stir this mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
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Stir in the sliced almonds, the cooled cranberry mixture, and the marzipan until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
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Bake in the center of a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven until golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 45 minutes.
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Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the bars with icing sugar.
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Cut the bars into desired sizes.
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These bars can be made ahead and stored between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4 days at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Enjoy these delicious Marzipan Bars with friends and family, or savor them as a delightful treat for yourself! 🍪🎄
