Description
Indulge in these delightful Raspberry Streusel Shortbread Bars that combine a buttery shortbread base, sweet raspberry filling, and a crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion!
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base and Streusel:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 3/4 cup raspberry preserves or jam
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in flour and salt to form dough.
- Prepare crust: Press 2/3 of dough into the pan and bake until set.
- Make filling: Mix preserves with lemon juice and spread over crust.
- Assemble bars: Add fresh raspberries and top with remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and slice: Let cool, then slice into bars.
Notes
- Chill bars before slicing for best texture.
- Experiment with different preserves for variety.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
