Jam Bars
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Jam Bars
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Jam bars have a layer of jam sandwiched between layers of shortbread.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at cool room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar together until combined.
- Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT jam, and stir in just until combined.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Prick the dough with a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Drop dollops of jam over hot crust, and carefully spread to cover entire crust.
- Top jam with remaining dough.
- Continue baking for 20-30 minutes.
- Let bars cool in pan for at least 3 hours before cutting and serving.
Notes
- I recommend using a thicker jam rather than a thinner jelly in these bars.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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