Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars, a perfect summer dessert that captures the essence of sweet and tangy flavors. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust layered with luscious raspberry jam and topped with a crumbly mixture, these bars are ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or just for a cozy night in. With only five easy-to-find ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile — feel free to switch up the jam flavors! Each bite offers a satisfying balance of sweetness and buttery goodness that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg using an electric mixer 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 crust.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble reserved topping over the jam layer and press lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg