raspberry bars
Raspberry has always been my favorite flavors, so I always have raspberry recipes on hand for my occasional raspberry cravings. And this is one of the recipes. I've been making it for so many years that I can't recall where I originally got the recipe. If raspberries are in season, I add a heaping spoonful (or more!) of fresh berries, too. It's a great dessert to take to potlucks, and it's also great to serve for breakfast or when you want something to enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot tea. It can be made several days in advance, because it freezes well.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup - unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup - granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups - all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons very finely chopped nuts (optional)
- 10-oz jar - seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup - toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces fresh raspberries (if in season) - optional
How To Make raspberry bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
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Step 2Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until well blended. Add the flour and 2 Tbsp of finely chopped nuts (if using), and beat well. Reserve one cup of this dough, and set it aside (for a later step).
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Step 3Press remaining dough into the greased baking dish, pressing it down to form a level base layer. Spread the jam over the dough in an even layer. Stir the 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the reserved dough mixture, and sprinkle it over the jam. Don't press the jam layer.
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Step 4Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Let the pan cool completely on a rack before slicing. To cut into 16 bars, slice 4 rows across and 4 rows vertically.
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Step 5Optional - spoon fresh berries on top or alongside each serving, if desired.
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