Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars, a quick and easy dessert that brings joy to every occasion. With a buttery shortbread crust layered with sweet seedless raspberry jam, these bars are perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. Their simple preparation makes them an ideal choice for busy days or baking with kids. With just five ingredients, you’ll have a delicious treat ready to impress family and friends in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar (9-12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg using an electric mixer until crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form an even crust.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved mixture over the jam layer, pressing lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruit jams like strawberry or apricot for variety. Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.