Raspberry Linzer Bars

Lori Wilson

Raspberry Linzer Bars use a buttery, almond-scented shortbread dough both as the base and the crumbled topping, with a layer of raspberry preserves in between. They're easier to make than a traditional Linzer Torte but deliver the same combination of nutty pastry and bright jam. Baking time is about 35 minutes, and they cut cleanly once fully cooled.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine Austrian

Servings bars

Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Electric Mixer
8x8-inch baking pan
Parchment Paper
Offset spatula

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Base:

1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
¼ teaspoon salt preferably sea salt

For the Filling:

¾ cup raspberry preserves high-quality, seedless
1 cup toasted almonds ground finely

For the Topping:

¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides for easy lifting.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, blending just until combined. The dough should be soft.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan using your fingers or an offset spatula to smooth it out.
Spread the raspberry preserves over the dough base in an even layer. Sprinkle finely ground toasted almonds on top of the preserves.
Break the remaining dough into small pieces, scattering them over the raspberry and almond layer to form a crumb-like top.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into bars.

Notes

For a nutty twist, try substituting toasted hazelnuts instead of almonds.
To serve warm, gently reheat in a low oven for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Raspberry Linzer Bars

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