RASPBERRY NUT BARS

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Raspberry jam adds sweetness to these pretty bars from Beth Ask of Ulster, Pennsylvania. She revised the original recipe to reduce fat and calories. The end result is a treat so delicious you'll never know it's good for you. - Beth Ask

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup stick margarine
1/4 cup reduced-fat stick margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup raspberry jam
2 tablespoons lemon juice
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. , Spread half of the dough into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Combine jam and lemon juice; spread over dough. Dollop remaining dough over top. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat, Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein.

Gabriella teal
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These bars are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for a quick snack or dessert. I'll definitely be making them again.


Robert Black
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I made these bars for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive too. I'll definitely be making them again.


RKS Rakib
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of the raspberries and the nuts. I also like that they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.


Lucas Murphy
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I'm a beginner baker and these bars were really easy to make. I didn't have any problems following the recipe and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Jamar Williams
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These bars were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


sahad alom
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I made these bars for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit! They sold out in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again for the next bake sale.


Zina Hr
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These bars were really easy to make and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of nuts. I used walnuts, but I think pecans or almonds would be better.


Eleanor Barnardo
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I'm not usually a fan of raspberry desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kate Brian
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so delicious and they look really impressive too. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ripa Rahman
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These raspberry nut bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I especially love the combination of the tart raspberries and the crunchy nuts. I'll definitely be making these again.