Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are the perfect sweet treat, combining a buttery shortbread cookie crust with vibrant raspberry jam and a crumbly topping. Ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these bars are quick to prepare and require just five simple ingredients. The delightful balance of flavors will leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy the ease of making these delicious bars that can be customized with various jams or toppings. Perfect for all occasions, they will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!
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 the 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 for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the base.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved topping over the jam layer and press down lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg