RASPBERRY LINZER STAR BARS

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Categories     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Raspberry     Almond     Jam or Jelly     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups blanched whole almonds
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups raspberry jam (about two 12-ounce jars)
about 3 tablespoons milk
about 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor finely grind almonds with confectioners' sugar and transfer to a large bowl. In food processor pulse butter with flour until mixture resembles fine crumbs and add to almond mixture with cornstarch and salt, stirring until combined well.
  • In a small bowl beat together egg and lemon juice until blended and stir into flour mixture until combined well. Work mixture with hands until it forms a dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Pat 1 1/2 cups dough into a disk and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, 20 minutes. Pat remaining dough evenly into a 171/2- by 11-inch jelly-roll pan and spread evenly with jam.
  • On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out chilled dough 1/8 inch thick and with a 3/4- to 1 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter (we used 3 different sizes) cut out as many stars as possible. Re-roll scraps and cut out more stars. Arrange stars randomly over jam and carefully brush stars with milk. Sprinkle stars with granulated sugar and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until stars are golden. Cool confection in pan on a rack and cut into 20 bars.

Peter Badenoch (K-Nine)
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These bars are a true delight. I highly recommend them.


Teddy Durham
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I'll be making these bars again and again.


Jordan Christensen
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The perfect dessert for any occasion.


Zainap Haefa
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A taste of heaven in every bite.


cAssidy Appels
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These bars are always a hit at potlucks and bake sales.


Mel'z Channel
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Just like grandma used to make!


Titus Ngaruiya
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Beautiful and delicious! A real showstopper.


Asif Shafayee
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So easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Tim Mack
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The perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Chewy Chew
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★★★★★


Atiq Tarar
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These bars are a great way to use up fresh raspberries.


Afroz Zahan
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Not too sweet, not too tart. Just right!


Khamis Omar
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Jalil sabri
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Amazing! Will definitely make again!


Nana Ijeoma
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Raspberry Linzer Star Bars: A Culinary Masterpiece!