The dough for these bar cookies is very simple; it's a standard flour-butter-sugar combination with the addition of cinnamon and sliced almonds.
Half of the dough is pressed into the bottom of a pan. I lined the pan with foil to make for easier removal of the bars. A layer of jam goes on top of the dough. I went with a mixed berry jam, but you can use whatever type you have on hand.
The other half of the dough is gently pressed on top of the jam to form the top layer. The bars are then baked until golden brown. I loved these bars - they're not the most unique creation I've ever made, but they were quite delicious and so simple to make.
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The finished product is so pretty! They're simple yet elegant!
Sara, they are simple, summery and filled with lovely ingredients. (Okay, I'm an almond fan). Sometimes simple works better than complicated. It lets the flavors shine. I love the tastes.
ohhh, what a delicious snack to keep around the house! yum!!
These look so yummy, and yet the recipe is quite easy! Perfect for snacks, or even breakfast!
I've made a similar bar, love the almond/jam combo!
They look fantastic and would be gone in no time at our house! I love your almond/jam flavor combination!
One of my favorite ways to use up almonds is to grind them up in the food processor and use them in place of a bit of the flour in some baking recipes.
They look so crumbly and delicious!
Ooh these are perfect for a quick hand-held breakfast with coffee or tea. Great recipe Sara!
These look tasty! Anything with almonds and fruit is a winner in my book!
I'd say they're ingenious! I am most certainly going to make these...everybody around here would love them.
Yummy bars! Great with almonds and jam!
Heather said this is a delicious snack to keep around the house, I said what a great luck to have a woman at home who bake delicious snacks.
Ask your husband, he would agree with my opinion without hesitation at all!
I am going to make this Sara, thanks for sharing the recipe. Yours look way better that the original one. delicious.
Yum! Is that homemade jam I see..? Yup, definitely a nice simple pleasure. Can you ship some my way??!
They certainly look delicious...
May not be the most unique, but it still looks smashing and something I probably wouldn't be able to stop eating once I've started :)
I think they sound delicious. Simple, tasty and perfect with coffee.
If there is something with almonds i loàv ethen and now you have jam in them too.
Well then it is pure delish for me.
Sara, these look terrific. They sound easy too. That makes them all the better.
Sam
Delicious! I love bars of all kinds!
Cheers,
Rosa
They look wonderful. Being simple just makes them even better in my book.
Those look delicious. I love crumbly bars with jam sandwiched in the middle!
What a lovely little bar. I love the bake up simple things that turn out amazing
simple and summery is right - these could come together on the fly...
Oooh yummy bars! I love bars like this. What a fab way to eat more cherry jam! Delicious!
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The moment i read the title I was sold. The berry jam sounds awesome too.
I have way too much jam in the cabinet for my own good and need to use some of it up with your splendid recipe.
Looks good - I love any baking that has jam in it.
I made something simular last week. Your bars look fabulous and I just know they will taste wonderful- great bake Sara!
i absolute love simple treats like this! they are usually very flavorful and a snap to make!
They look great! The sliced almonds must add a nice crunch.
I am a sucker for a good bar, and these sound amazing!
What a grand idea! Perfect for my softball meeting this week.
Thank you Sara for this wonderful recipe:)
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Sara what great looking bars and I always am trying to find new ways to use my almonds. Great job.
These look delicious! All you need is a glass of milk :)
I love these type of bars. Yours looks so good!!!
They look like a perfect way to use up some more almonds! I love snack bars like these, they are the kind of treat my mom would make for us. It's simple and summery, I think it's a delicious creation Sara!
How fantastic are these! Just amazing..i love jam bars.
Yum. They'd disappear in seconds.
Almonds and jam in bar form. Perfection!
They are such lovely little treats! Simple and so delicious!
Those look great -- like fig newtons but better!
I adore bars! Those look so good! The jam would taste amazing with the almonds! So good!
So simple yet so delicious! yum yum!
I'd love to be your neighbor and taste these. I love jams mixed with almond.
excellent job making me want something sweet right about now!
They look and sound delicious.
Wow those look fabulous!!
These are good. I made them about a year ago for a brunch gathering using plum jam. And I just bookmarked the recipe to make them again :-)
What a gorgeous picture showing the finished bars. They look delicious!
Fantastic, this looks like a great breakfast bar! Delicious!
super! Unique or not, they look wonderful.
Those look great! It doesn't have to be unique to be good...sometimes there is a need for a comfortable, reliable recipe! Yum
Such pretty bars--I really love jam bars, they would be perfect with a cup of tea!
beautiful, i, too, have some almonds that i have to work off. i will try these. mmmm.
These look great - I think we're thinking alike here again! :)
These look delicious. I hear you on the excess almond thing. I just used up a bag of almond flour that I really needed to do something with.
These would be dangerous in my house - I'm sure I would be eating them all day long!
Thanks for the tips and ideas! I will be keeping them in mind as I blog! You rock!
These are super yummy. I made some this morning, but instead of almonds I chopped up some hazelnuts and used raspberry jam. Mmmm!
Wonderful looking Sarah. I bet these almond jam bars are to die for!!
These look great! Sometimes Simple is the way to go.
almond bars are amazing! what gorgeous photos!
THis looks to DIE FOR!! :) thanks for the recipe!
Yummm! These look delicious!
YUMMMMM! These look great, Sara!
Yummy, these look tempting !
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