Celebrate the perfect blend of buttery richness, fruity sweetness, and nutty crunch with these classic Czechoslovakian Cookies! This irresistible dessert features a soft, golden crust layered with luscious apricot or raspberry jam, topped with a delightful walnut mixture for a crumble-like finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like unsalted butter, chopped walnuts, and vanilla, these cookies come together effortlessly for a truly show-stopping treat. Perfect for holidays, afternoon tea, or cookie exchanges, these layered gems capture timeless European flavors in every bite. Serve them as squares or bars to add a touch of elegance to any occasion!
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer. Reserve the remaining third of the dough for later.
Spread the apricot or raspberry jam evenly over the dough base, leaving a small margin along the edges.
In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly and stir them into the finely chopped walnuts until well coated.
Crumble the reserved dough over the jam layer, then sprinkle the walnut and egg mixture evenly on top, pressing it gently into the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy these deliciously layered Czechoslovakian cookies!
Serving size | (1190.3g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 5170.2 |
Total Fat 311.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 128.1g | 0% |
Cholesterol 881.3mg | 0% |
Sodium 1272.0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 581.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 0% |
Total Sugars 305.0g | |
Protein 68.0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
Calcium 306.7mg | 0% |
Iron 20.8mg | 0% |
Potassium 1342.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories