CONTEST-WINNING STRAWBERRY JAM BARS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars image

I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I always keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute baking emergencies. Give these bars your own twist by replacing the strawberry jam with the fruit jam of your choice. -Karen Mead Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
1 cup strawberry jam

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg; mix well. Gradually add dry cake mix and cornflakes. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Carefully spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with reserved dough; gently press down. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ginger Fuller
[email protected]

I can't wait to try these bars!


Sanna Bojang
[email protected]

These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mb Kamal
[email protected]

I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy weeknights.


peaches georgia
[email protected]

These bars are a great way to use up leftover jam. They're also really easy to make.


BD King
[email protected]

I made these bars for my friends and they all loved them. They're definitely a keeper!


Mirna Basaka
[email protected]

These bars are so good! I love the combination of the sweet jam and the buttery crust.


Awais Qayyum
[email protected]

These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The crust is flaky and the filling is gooey. I can't get enough of them!


Chino Mendoza
[email protected]

I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so simple to make. I was really impressed with how they turned out.


Linamandla Mbotyini
[email protected]

These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use any kind of jam I want.


Ana-Maria Cvetanova
[email protected]

I've been making these bars for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, and bake sales.


David Little
[email protected]

I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Jeniffer Matu
[email protected]

These strawberry jam bars were a hit with my family! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the jam filling was sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making these again.