Strawberry Marzipan Bars

These strawberry marzipan bars are European-inspired and have a very special flavor and texture that makes them rich and extra elegant!

30 min.prep time 1:35total time

25 bars

Crust

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

Filling

3/4 cup strawberry preserves

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 8-inch square baking pan; set aside. Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl . Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Spread preserves to within 1/4 inch of edge. Combine all remaining filling ingredients in same bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Sprinkle filling mixture over preserves. Continue baking 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

Stir together powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl. Gradually stir in enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled bars; cut into bars.

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