Raspberry Bars
These bars have a rich, buttery crust, a flavorful raspberry filling and a drizzle of icing on top!
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 178kcal
Equipment
- One 9x13-inch pan
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Dough
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Then stir in the raspberries.1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Continue to microwave in 1 minute intervals for several minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. (It will be slightly more runny than a jam.) Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add almond extract and eggs.1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, 2 eggs
- Stir in the flour and salt and mix well.2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Spread 2/3 of the batter into a greased 9x13" pan.
- Spread the raspberry filling on top. Drop the remaining batter by teaspoons on top of the filling.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Stir together the powdered sugar and drizzle over the slightly cooled bars.2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon water
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg