Apricot Jam Bars

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Beat butter and caster sugar together in a bowl until smooth; beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.

3 . Stage

Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.

4 . Stage

Press 1/2 of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Spread apricot jam evenly over the dough. Drop remaining dough in small spoonfuls evenly over the jam.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.