Marzipan Bars Recipe

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Marzipan Bars
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Directions:

  1. Crust: Preheat oven to350. Line a jely roll pan with foil,letting foil extend 2 at ends.. In food processor,pulse flour,sugar and salt to combine. Add butter and pulse till mixture is texture of coarse meal.
  2. Add egg and pulse until dough begins to hold together. Press dough evenly over bottom and sides of pan. Refrigerate 15 mins. Bake 20 to 22 mins,or till crust is browned at edges and golden in the center. Cool on rack while making filling.
  3. Filling:In food processor,process sugar,almonds,hazelnuts and flour till nuts are finely ground. Add butter and 1 egg. Process till smooth. Add remaining eggs,almond extract,vanilla extract, and green food coloring if using. Process till blended.
  4. Spread jam filling over bottom of crust. Spoon filling over jam and spread to cover. Bake 30 to 35 mins,until filling is golden brown and firm in center. Let cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Melt chocolate with shortening. Spread over filling. Refrigerate till chocolate sets. Cut into squares,decorate if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 411.04 Kcal (1721 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.01g 23%
Cholesterol 23.12mg 8%
Sodium 1049.34mg 44%
Potassium 131.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 62.87g 21%
Sugars 14.79g 59%
Dietary Fiber 5.65g 23%
Protein 7.52g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 148.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.65 Kcal (1569 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.68g 23%
Cholesterol 21.07mg 8%
Sodium 956.44mg 44%
Potassium 119.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 57.3g 21%
Sugars 13.48g 59%
Dietary Fiber 5.15g 23%
Protein 6.85g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.9mg 18%
Calcium 135.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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