Mazurek

• 250 g butter
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam
• 100 g chopped nuts
• to taste icing sugar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a rectangular baking dish.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Gradually add in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a base.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   Let the crust cool, then spread apricot jam evenly over the top.

7. 7

   Sprinkle chopped nuts over the jam and dust with icing sugar before serving.

8. 8

   Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy your Mazurek with coffee or tea.