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Czechoslovakian Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: LindaK PHOTO BY: michiganfoodie

"Spicy bar cookies with a nice crunch of pecans plus the sweetness of strawberry jam."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 8 inch square baking dish.
  2. Cream the butter until soft and fluffy. Add the white sugar gradually, until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks.
  3. Sift the cardamom, allspice and flour together. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and stir to combine well. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  4. Spoon 1/2 of the dough into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Top with strawberry jam and cover with the remaining dough.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour or until lightly browned. Cool then cut into 1 1/2 inch sized squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2003 by MAE RAULS
I have been making these wonderful cookies for Christmas for the last 15 years. I use low... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CMCOSTAIN
Didn't expect the results to be so shortbread like. I wasn't impressed. They smelled delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by michiganfoodie
I made these because my husband's ancestors are Bohemian/Czech. These cookie bars are really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by SisK
My husband sent me on a mission to make some kind "Czech" dessert for some family who is from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by weeble
mmm mmm mm MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by cakeown
sortbread like outside. add more jam then calls for. tasety with tea. the crust ould be good... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Czechoslovakian Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 391

  • Total Fat: 23.5g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Sodium: 158mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 3.7g

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