raspberry walnut bars

(1 RATING)
50 Pinches
Houston, TX
Updated on Nov 1, 2012

These are a Christmas tradition with my family. Rich and nutty, with real raspberry taste, perfect for special occaisions.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • TOPPING
  • 1 1/3 cups seedless red raspberry jam/spread(polaners)
  • 2 cups walnuts-chopped
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

How To Make raspberry walnut bars

  • Step 1
    TOAST WALNUTS: Preheat oven to 350. Place walnuts in a pie pan, or cake pan and toast in oven for 5-8 minutes until light golden.
  • Step 2
    CRUST: Spray a 9x13 pan with non stick spray. Line baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. Mix 2c flour and sugar in a bowl. Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press lightly into bottom of 9x15" pan. Bake for 20 minutes, until light golden around the edges. Remove and cool slightly. Using a rubber spatula, gently spread raspberry jam evenly over crust.
  • Step 3
    Beat eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and soda in a bowl. Stir in walnuts. Pour over raspberry layer. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes until set. When cool, using parchment paper remove from the pan and cut into small squares.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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