Description
These Strawberry Almond Shortbread Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery shortbread base, sweet strawberry jam filling, and crunchy almond topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Mix Shortbread Base: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for topping, press the rest into the pan, and bake.
- Add Filling: Spread jam over warm crust, sprinkle with almond extract, top with reserved crumbs and almonds.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool, then cut into bars.
Notes
- Try different jams for variety.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
