MARZIPAN BARS

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My husband's grandmother made these lovely layered bars for us as our newlywed Christmas present.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 jar (10 ounces) raspberry jelly
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
6 drops green food coloring
ICING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with jelly. , For filling, combine almond paste, butter, sugar, egg white and vanilla in a bowl. Beat in eggs. Add food coloring; mix well. Pour over jelly layer. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , For icing, heat chocolate and butter in a small saucepan on low until melted. Add confectioners' sugar and enough milk to make a smooth icing. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread over bars. Cover and store overnight at room temperature before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mahi Jahan
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I don't know why anyone would want to make these marzipan bars. They're disgusting.


A k R
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These marzipan bars are the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would not feed them to my dog.


sheikh Robiul
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I would not recommend this recipe. The marzipan bars were bland and tasteless.


Md Naimur
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These marzipan bars were a waste of time and ingredients. They didn't turn out at all like the picture.


Parladh Pandey
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I was disappointed with these marzipan bars. They were too sweet and the marzipan flavor was overpowering.


Josh Wigget
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my marzipan bars turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what I did wrong.


robin magar
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These marzipan bars are a great make-ahead dessert. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Albano Isai
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I've made these marzipan bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Sadir Jaan
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These marzipan bars are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. They're a great addition to any dessert table.


Who is
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I made these marzipan bars for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth.


Tikopro Torres
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These marzipan bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and decadent.


vincent carrier
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I'm not a big fan of marzipan, but I really enjoyed these bars. The marzipan flavor was subtle and the bars were very moist.


Leza sex
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These marzipan bars are a great way to use up leftover marzipan. They're also a great make-ahead dessert.


Luke Parcel
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I made these marzipan bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Asad amanit ali
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These marzipan bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing.


Rafaqat Khan
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I was a little skeptical about making these marzipan bars because I'm not a big fan of marzipan. But I was pleasantly surprised! The bars were delicious and the marzipan flavor was not overpowering.


Alan Romero
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I've made these marzipan bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch.


md Sharifuleslim
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These marzipan bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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