Fabulous Fruit Bars Cookie Mix
Discover the ultimate treat with these Fabulous Fruit Bars Cookie Mix—a delightful fusion of buttery cookie dough, luscious fruit preserves, and a golden oat topping. Perfectly balanced between chewy and crumbly, these bars feature a rich base, a vibrant layer of your favorite fruit preserves (think raspberry, apricot, or strawberry), and a nutty, oat-studded crumble. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe makes 16 servings, ideal for potlucks, snacks, or dessert spreads. Bonus: Customize with chopped nuts for extra crunch! These fruit bars are simple yet crowd-pleasing, making them a must-try for any baking enthusiast looking for quick, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup fruit preserves (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until a thick dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions. Press one portion evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the fruit preserves evenly over the base layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
To the remaining dough, stir in the rolled oats and chopped nuts (if using). Crumble this mixture evenly over the fruit preserves layer, covering it as much as possible.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 16 squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.0 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.7 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 1865 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 657.6 g | 239% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 1325 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
