RASPBERRY-FILLED WALNUT SHORTBREAD BARS

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A sweet raspberry filling is sandwiched between a crispy crust and a crunchy brown sugar topping in these satisfying snack bars, submitted by field editor Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup raspberry jam
2 large eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine 1-1/4 cups flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Place on a wire rack. Spread jam over hot crust., In a bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine baking soda and remaining flour; stir into the egg mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts. Spoon over jam; spread evenly. , Bake 17-20 minutes longer or until golden brown and set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Govenda Jan
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I'm not a big fan of raspberries, but these bars look so good that I'm willing to give them a try.


Asad Mahaar Asad Mahaar
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These bars look so delicious, I'm going to make them for my next party.


manju bhattarai
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I can't wait to try these bars!


Mcee Smilez
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These bars are so good, I'm going to make them again and again.


Somroo Jaan
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I made these bars for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes!


Shaheen Ali
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These bars are the perfect way to use up leftover raspberries.


Jivonne Sealey
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I'm so glad I found this recipe, these bars are amazing!


Wiktor Francikowski
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These bars are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Nambi Sarah Kiyimba Godfrey
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I love the way these bars look, they're so festive!


sheree roach
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Tegenu Biru
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I've made these bars several times, and they always turn out perfectly.


Shaan Bikram Thapa
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Allyson Velasquez
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The shortbread crust is the perfect complement to the sweet and tart raspberries.


Velda Friske
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I love the way the raspberries burst in your mouth when you bite into these bars.


The Human
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These bars are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Alex Bellson
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I made these bars for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet and tart raspberries with the nutty shortbread crust.


Kakoli Das
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These raspberry-filled walnut shortbread bars are the perfect treat for any occasion, and they're so easy to make that even beginners can master them.