Marzipan Bars Recipe

Name: Marzipan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rum or 1/4 cup brandy; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1 (200 g) package marzipan, diced; 1 tablespoon icing sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rum or 1/4 cup brandy
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced almonds
1 (200 g) package marzipan, diced
1 tablespoon icing sugar

1
Butter a 13x9 inch metal cake pan, line with parchment paper.
2
Set aside.
3
In a small saucepan, bring rum to boil, stir in cranberries.
4
Let cool.
5
Meanwhile, in bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy.
6
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, beat in vanilla and almond extract.
7
In separate bowl, whisk flour ground almonds, baking powder and salt, stir into butter mixture just until combined.
8
Stir in sliced almonds, cranberry mixture and marzipan.
9
Scrape into prepared pan.
10
Bake in centre of 350u00b0 oven until golden and cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, 45 minutes.
11
Let cool completely in pan on rack.
12
Dust with icing sugar.
13
Cut into bars.
14
Make ahead- Layer between waxed paper in airtight container, store for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

1552

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rum or 1/4 cup brandy, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Marzipan Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Marzipan Bars

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