Busters Recipes

Czech Christmas Bars



Preheat oven to: 350 F


Ingredients:

2/3 c. butter (no substitutes)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. blackberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 c. chopped walnuts



Instructions:

Beat butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup
sugar and beat until combined. Beat in egg yolk. Beat in flour until crumbly.
Pat dough into the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch pan. Bake in a 350 F oven for 15
minutes or until lightly brown. Spread jam over baked crust. In a separate
bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).
Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high
speed until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks and sugar dissolves. Fold in 1/2
cup nuts and lemon extract. Swirl meringue over jam. Sprinkle meringue with
1/4 cup nuts. Bake in a 350 F oven for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool. Cut into squares.



Makes 36