Yuletide Linzer Bars
Celebrate the holiday season with the delightful flavors of Yuletide Linzer Bars—an irresistible fusion of buttery almond shortbread, warm cinnamon undertones, and sweet-tart raspberry jam. This Christmas classic features a crumbly, golden topping that artfully reveals the ruby-red jam beneath, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a thoughtful edible gift, these bars are both rich in flavor and simple to make, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, they evoke the charm of snowy winter mornings. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or looking for a stunning dessert centerpiece, these Linzer-inspired bars are sure to become a new holiday favorite. Keywords: Yuletide Linzer Bars, almond shortbread, raspberry jam bars, holiday baking recipes, Christmas dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 320 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 grams Almond flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 200 grams Raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Do not overmix.
Reserve about 3/4 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth base layer.
Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the base layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
Crumble the reserved dough over the jam layer, allowing some of the jam to peek through for a rustic look.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cooled bars out of the pan. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing into 16 squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.3 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.3 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.7 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 285.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
