Ingredients for 4 Layer Vanilla Chocolate Raspberry Bars
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup vanilla chips
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How to Make 4 Layer Vanilla Chocolate Raspberry Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt using an electric mixer.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until the mixture is crumbly.
- Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
- Add 2 large eggs to the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl.
- Beat until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Spread 1 cup raspberry preserves evenly over the hot, partially baked bars.
- Sprinkle 1 cup vanilla chips over the preserves, followed by the reserved 1 cup crumb mixture.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the bars are set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
22g
Carbs
7g
