Raspberry-Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Raspberry-Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, plus 3 tablespoons, melted; 1 stick (4 ounces) margarine, softened; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam; 3 cups sliced natural almonds (about 3/4 pound); 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon pure almond extract

Servings: persons

1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, plus 3 tablespoons, melted
1 stick (4 ounces) margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 cups sliced natural almonds (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure almond extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
3
In a standing mixer, beat the softened butter with the margarine until smooth.
4
Add the flour and confectioners' sugar and beat on low speed until combined.
5
Pat the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake in the middle of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden.
6
Let cool slightly, then spread with the jam.
7
Leave the oven on.
8
Toast the almonds for 7 to 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
9
Let cool.
10
In a medium bowl, whisk the brown and granulated sugars with the melted butter, eggs and vanilla and almond extracts until smooth; fold in the almonds.
11
Spread the topping over the jam in an even layer.
12
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until set and golden.
13
Let cool completely in the pan.
14
Using a sharp knife, cut into 48 bars and serve.

1464

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, plus 3 tablespoons, melted, 1 stick (4 ounces) margarine, softened, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Raspberry-Almond Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Raspberry-Almond Bars

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