Linzer Bars

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 8 x 8 pan with foil, allowing extra to overhang on 2 sides and create handles for easier removal of the bars once cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together the raspberry jam and lemon zest. Set aside.

Place the hazelnuts into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the nuts are coarsely ground. Add the flour, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and brown sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture is combined.

Cut the butter into 8 chunks and add it to the flour mixture. Process until the dough is soft and starts to come together in large crumbles. Remove half the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the foil lined pan. Spread the jam mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle the remaining dough over the jam.

Bake 25-30 minutes. Allow the bars to cool completely before removing them from the pan and slicing.