Raspberry Bar Cookies Recipe

These irresistible Raspberry Bar Cookies are a holiday tradition, perfected over years! Simple to make yet bursting with flavor, they feature a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy raspberry filling, and a delightful walnut crumble topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, these bars are guaranteed to become a family favorite. (Easily adaptable for nut allergies – simply omit the walnuts or substitute with another nut or seed).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 249.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raspberry Bar Cookies

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How to Make Raspberry Bar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. **Make the Crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and ½ cup finely ground walnuts (optional). Mix until crumbly. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. **Make the Filling:** In a separate bowl, gently combine 1 (12 ounce) package frozen raspberries (thawed and drained), ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the baked crust. You do not need to wait for the crust to cool.
  6. **Make the Crumble Topping:** In a small bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ cup (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, and ½ cup finely ground walnuts (optional). Mix with your fingers until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the raspberry filling.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

11g

Carbs

9g

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