Orange Marmalade Bars

3.8
(25)

Very moist and fruity, these bars go great with coffee.

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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 egg

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup orange marmalade

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening with the sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in the egg and mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add to the first mixture and mix well. Spread half of the dough into the pan. Cover with a layer of marmalade. Spread the remaining dough over the top

  3. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
9g Fat
38g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.