Sachertorte Squares

== Description ==
* Makes 2½ dozen cookies and about ¾ cup glaze.
==Ingredients==
* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
* 1⅔ cups sugar
* ⅔ cup cocoa
* 3 eggs
* 1½ tsp vanilla extract
* 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
* ¼ tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp salt
* ½ cup apricot or seedless black raspberry preserves
=== Satiny chocolate glaze ===
* 2 tbsp butter
* 3 tbsp cocoa
* 2 tbsp water
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* ½ tsp vanilla
* additional water to achieve desired consistency
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 325°F.
# Melt butter in medium saucepan.
# Add sugar and cocoa; stir until well blended.
# Remove from heat.
# Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
# Stir in vanilla.
# Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, beating until well blended.
# Spread batter into prepared pan.
# Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly.
# Cool 10 minutes.
# Invert onto cookie sheet.
# Carefully peel off paper.
# Cool thoroughly.
# Cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise, forming 4 rectangles.
# Spread preserves over two rectangles.
# Top with remaining two rectangles.
# Cut into squares, about 1½ inches; place on wire rack with wax paper beneath to catch drips while glazing.
==Satiny chocolate Glaze==
# Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat.
# Add cocoa and 2 tbsp water, stirring constantly until mixture thickens (do not boil).
# Remove from heat.
# Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating with a whisk until smooth.
# Add additional water ½ teaspoon at a time until glaze reaches desired consistency. 
# Spoon glaze over each square, allowing glaze to drizzle down sides.
# Garnish with almonds.
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Category:Bar and square Recipes