Desserts

Out of This World Raspberry Bars

December 26, 2012

I have been making these bars for years and they are sooo good, people are always asking for the recipe. These are not on my list of healthy recipes but are over the top yummy. They would be great for Fourth of July and really good for a brunch dessert, if there is such a thing? FYI: I always double this recipe if I am serving them to more than just my immediate family, otherwise they will be gone within seconds….

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of butter ( 2 cubes)
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup of raspberry preserves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients except the raspberry preserves. Beat at low speed until well mixed, about 2 minutes. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the mixture. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
481

Sodium
13mg
0% DV

Fat
29g
45% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
48g
16% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 19g 98%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 10%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 51%

Cholesterol 90mg 30%

Sodium 13mg 0%

Potassium 53mg 1%

Protein 3g 6%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 5%

Sugar 26g 52%

Vitamin A 958IU 19%

Vitamin B6 0.18000000000000002mg 9%

Vitamin C 2mg 4%

Calcium 18mg 1%

Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.