Raspberry Ribbon Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of buttery crumb layers and sweet, tangy fruit with these irresistible Raspberry Ribbon Bars. Made with a simple yet flavorful combination of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and a touch of vanilla, these bars feature a luscious raspberry preserves filling that creates a vibrant, jewel-like ribbon at the center. Topped with a golden streusel enriched with optional chopped almonds for an extra crunch, they’re baked to perfection in just 35 minutes. With their easy prep time and crowd-pleasing flavor, these versatile bars are an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a potluck or enjoying them with your afternoon coffee, these Raspberry Ribbon Bars are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the dough is crumbly and well combined.
Take two-thirds of the dough mixture and press it firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the raspberry preserves over the base layer, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges to prevent sticking to the pan.
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining one-third of the dough mixture with the rolled oats and chopped almonds (if using). This will create the streusel topping.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the raspberry layer, making sure to cover it as much as possible.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy your Raspberry Ribbon Bars! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.3 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.6 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 697 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.6 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 323.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1163 mg | 25% | |
*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.
