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California Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

California Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars

9 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

973
Calories
28g
Protein
32g
Fat
147g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pistachio 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) 159
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Raspberry 1 cup (123g) 64
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Strawberry Jam 1 cup (152g) 49
Apricot 1 medium (35g) 17
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • =
  • 1/2 lb butter or margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam, apricot preserves or marmalade
  • 2/3 cup natural California pistachios, chopped
  • =

Directions

1

Combine butter, sugar and egg; beat until thoroughly blended.

2

Stir in flour and salt.

3

Spread one-half of dough into 9-inch square* pan.

4

Bake at 325 degrees F. 10 minutes; remove from oven.

5

Spread jam to within 1/2 inch of edge.

6

Add pistachios to remaining dough.

7

Drop by spoonfuls over jam to cover.

8

Bake 35 minutes until top is golden brown; cool. Cut into squares.

9

Serving Tip: For a special dessert serve warm 3-inch square bars topped with whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios.

10

*A 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch pan can be substituted.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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