Yuletide Linzer Bars

Celebrate the holiday season with the delightful flavors of Yuletide Linzer Bars—an irresistible fusion of buttery almond shortbread, warm cinnamon undertones, and sweet-tart raspberry jam. This Christmas classic features a crumbly, golden topping that artfully reveals the ruby-red jam beneath, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a thoughtful edible gift, these bars are both rich in flavor and simple to make, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, they evoke the charm of snowy winter mornings. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or looking for a stunning dessert centerpiece, these Linzer-inspired bars are sure to become a new holiday favorite. Keywords: Yuletide Linzer Bars, almond shortbread, raspberry jam bars, holiday baking recipes, Christmas dessert ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 320 grams All-purpose flour
• 120 grams Almond flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 200 grams Raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
• 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Reserve about 3/4 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth base layer.

Step 7

Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the base layer, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 8

Crumble the reserved dough over the jam layer, allowing some of the jam to peek through for a rustic look.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 11

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cooled bars out of the pan. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing into 16 squares or bars.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1055.5 grams (1055.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4685

Total Fat 247.30g	317%
Saturated Fat 121.30g	607%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 1268mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 581.70g	212%
Dietary Fiber 22.30g	80%
Total Sugars 285.70g
Protein 60.70g	121%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412mg	32%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 606mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 48.5%