Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are the ultimate treat for any occasion. These delightful bars feature a crumbly, buttery shortbread crust topped with sweet seedless raspberry jam, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Simple to prepare with just five ingredients, they come together quickly, making them a fantastic option for summer picnics, birthday celebrations, or a cozy afternoon snack. Not only are they delicious, but they also allow for easy customization—add nuts or try different types of jam for a unique twist. Whip up these irresistible bars and watch them disappear from the dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar (9-12 oz) seedless raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg using an electric mixer on low until crumbly. Reserve 1.5 cups of this mixture 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 and lightly press down.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling before cutting into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg