Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are the ultimate summer treat, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With a buttery shortbread crust and luscious raspberry jam, these bars are not only simple to make but also sure to impress everyone at your next gathering. Perfect for picnics, parties, or just a cozy night in, this easy recipe requires just five ingredients and minimal prep time. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or dessert, these bars are versatile enough to complement any occasion. You can even involve your kids in the kitchen for some fun baking memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam (9–12 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg using an electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for topping and press the rest evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Spread the raspberry jam over the crust evenly.
- Crumble the reserved mixture over the jam and lightly press down.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg