Dessert Bars

Dessert Bars
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    20 People
  • VIEWS
    60

Indulge in the simple elegance of these Dessert Bars, a symphony of buttery shortbread and luscious raspberry. Crafted with just five essential ingredients, these bars offer a delightful balance of sweet and tart, perfect for an afternoon treat or a sophisticated dessert. A dusting of confectioners' sugar adds a final touch of visual appeal and delicate sweetness.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    133 mg
  • Sugar
    35 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 6 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving a tender crumb. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Blend in the egg yolks one at a time, ensuring each yolk is fully incorporated before adding the next. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 4 mins Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough dough. The dough should come together into a cohesive mass. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins With lightly floured hands, press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Ensure a uniform thickness for even baking. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the pressed dough base, leaving a small border around the edges. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 9 mins Flatten small pieces of the remaining dough and arrange them over the raspberry jam layer, covering as much of the top surface as possible. It's okay if there are some small gaps. (7-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown. The edges should be set and the jam bubbly. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Cool slightly in the pan before cutting into bars. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired, for an elegant finish. (30 minutes cooling time)

Use high-quality raspberry jam for the best flavor.
For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the dough.
Chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans, can be added to the dough for extra texture.
Feel free to experiment with different flavors of jam, such as apricot or strawberry.
Store the baked bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Lelah Mclaughlin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 20 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Verlie Conn

    These bars were a huge hit at my bake sale! Everyone loved the simple, yet delicious flavor.

  • Dominique Medhurst

    I made these with apricot jam and they were amazing! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Jermaine Goyette

    The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.

  • Fausto Barrows

    My dough was a little dry, so I added a tablespoon of milk and it came together nicely.

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