Christmas bars



This german style cookie bars are made with shortcrust cookie and a chocolate almond meringue .This is a very colourful ,festive and delicious christmas treat .


Serves ;4

Baking time ; 30 -40 minutes

ingredients


Flour 300 grams

butter 200 grams

sugar 100 grams

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp rum or 1tsp of extract

Almonds 150 gram

3 egg whites

sugar 100 grams

grated dark chocolate 70 grams

cinnamon 1 pinch

Clove powder 1 pinch


preparation

1. For the dough: Mix the first five ingredients into a  smooth dough. Spread the dough on a greased baking sheet and bake at 180 to 200 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes depending on the type of oven.


2. Ingredients for the topping: Lightly toast the almonds in a pan. Beat the egg whites until stiff, then mix with the almonds and other ingredients.


3. Spread on the pre-baked cake and bake again at 155 to 175 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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