GRATED SHORTBREAD BARS WITH ROSE JAM
These delicate jam-filled bar cookies are made with frozen dough that's grated into the pan, which gives them a very light and crumbly texture. If you can't find rose petal jam, substitute any jam you like.
Provided by Michelle Polzine
Categories Christmas Christmas Eve Dessert Cookies Bake Butter Jam or Jelly Lemon Cardamom Egg Winter Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly Hanukkah
Yield Makes 40 small bar cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cardamom. In another bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest, rubbing the zest into the sugar to perfume it.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl, using a handheld mixer), cream the butter on high speed until fluffy. Add the lemon sugar and salt and continue beating until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition, then add the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Turn the dough out and divide into 2 equal pieces. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. (The dough can be frozen for up to a month.)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment.
- Using the large holes on a box grater, grate one piece of the dough onto the prepared pan and spread lightly into an even layer (don't press it down into the pan). With an offset spatula, spread the jam evenly over the grated dough. Grate the remaining block of dough, then scatter the grated dough evenly over the jam layer; don't press down.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely, then cut into 40 little bars. The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week; baked cookies can also be frozen for up to a month.
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Mobarak Hossain
[email protected]These shortbread bars are a delightful treat. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Ajmol Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of rose jam, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bars were surprisingly delicious.
Sukurat Adekola
[email protected]These bars were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Qadeer g Qadeer g
[email protected]I had some trouble finding rose jam, so I used strawberry jam instead. The bars still turned out great!
Tumusiime Innocent
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
Munna Dewan
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to use a different type of jam. I think raspberry or apricot jam would be a better complement to the shortbread crust.
Abdullah Qurashi
[email protected]These shortbread bars are a delicious and elegant dessert. They're perfect for any special occasion.
abbas turi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these bars were to make. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better!
Ahmad Rajpoot
[email protected]The perfect balance of sweet and tart, these bars are a heavenly treat. I highly recommend them!
Rama Sunar
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The grated shortbread crust is so easy to make and the rose jam filling is divine.
Gift Hungwe
[email protected]These shortbread bars were a hit at my last dinner party! The rose jam filling added a unique and delightful flavor that everyone loved.