MARZIPAN SQUARES
With rum-soaked cranberries in sweet homemade marzipan, these chewy bars are perfect for the holidays. Dust the cooled squares with confectioners' sugar for a pretty presentation.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For marzipan, place almonds and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add the extract, corn syrup and remaining confectioners' sugar; cover and process for 1 minute. Add egg white; process until mixture forms a ball. Remove and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, heat rum on high until it begins to boil, about 30 seconds. Stir in cranberries; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt. Stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Chop marzipan into 1/4-in. pieces; add marzipan, rum mixture and almonds to creamed mixture., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Usman dogar
dogar_u@gmail.comI made these squares for a party and everyone loved them. They're the perfect finger food.
Bilal Sg
sg.bilal82@hotmail.comThese were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Lee Worboys
worboys.lee67@gmail.comThese squares were a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Alice Kemunto
alice.k@gmail.comI've made these squares several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Al Rafi
r-a100@yahoo.comThese squares were the perfect addition to my holiday dessert table.
P K
k-p71@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of marzipan, but these squares were surprisingly good. I might even make them again.
Mukisa Emmanuel
emmanuel_m54@gmail.comI made these squares gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They turned out great!
DEBORAH ONDERI
onderid10@gmail.comThese squares were delicious! I especially loved the crispy edges.
Stanley Chibueze
s.c38@gmail.comI've never made marzipan before, but these squares were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more marzipan recipes.
Dorcas Akponewhe
dorcas_a@yahoo.comThese were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Qasim Nawaz
q.nawaz@gmail.comI made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Usman Ahmed
ahmed@hotmail.comI love the combination of almonds and cranberries in these squares. They're the perfect sweet treat.
Buhle Lhelhe
l-buhle40@gmail.comThese were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Vitan Chaudaro
c.v29@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out too dry. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
Nico Parker
nico.parker@aol.comI've made these squares several times and they always turn out great. They're a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mhiz Favour
f_mhiz@yahoo.comThese were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Amila Magsi
magsi-a68@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of marzipan, but these squares were surprisingly good. The sweetness was balanced out by the tartness of the cranberries.
Mano Jutt
jutt_m65@hotmail.comMy family loved these marzipan squares! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The almond flavor was delicious and the texture was just right.