With rum-soaked cranberries in sweet homemade marzipan, these chewy bars are perfect for the holidays. Dust the cooled squares with confectioners' sugar for a pretty presentation.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For marzipan, place almonds and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add the extract, corn syrup and remaining confectioners' sugar; cover and process for 1 minute. Add egg white; process until mixture forms a ball. Remove and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, heat rum on high until it begins to boil, about 30 seconds. Stir in cranberries; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt. Stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Chop marzipan into 1/4-in. pieces; add marzipan, rum mixture and almonds to creamed mixture., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Yohannes Desalegn
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves marzipan or sweet treats.
Elisha
[email protected]These are the best marzipan squares I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the squares turned out perfectly.
Mwai Chai
[email protected]These squares are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for myself.
Muhammad Shafeeq Muhammad Shafeeq
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Miracle Uka
[email protected]I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Shanjiv Sah
[email protected]These squares are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the almond flavor of the marzipan.
Pak Shaheen
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Irfan Pubg
[email protected]These squares are a delicious treat! The marzipan filling is rich and flavorful, and the shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly.
Md Norul islam
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The marzipan squares turned out perfectly. They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Asejnn
[email protected]These marzipan squares are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I'll definitely be making them again.
Muzaffar Ehab
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The marzipan squares were a huge hit with my family and friends. They loved the soft, chewy texture and the sweet, almond flavor.