FROSTED RASPBERRY BARS

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While visiting a friend, I tried one of these tempting treats that her daughter made. After one bite, I knew I had to have the recipe. The cake-like bars with a fruity filling and creamy frosting are a sweet solution for any potluck or party. -Esther Horst, Augusta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling
FROSTING:
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon shortening
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons marshmallow creme
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, milk and vanilla. , Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Divide dough in half; chill for 2 hours or until firm., Roll out one portion of dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; carefully transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with raspberry filling. , Roll out remaining dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips; make a lattice crust over filling. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the butter, shortening, cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Chill until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ayesha Azhar
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I'm not a big fan of raspberries, but I loved these bars. The frosting is amazing.


Mjukuu 254
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These bars are so pretty! I can't wait to try them.


Adrian Quezada
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I would definitely make these bars again. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Tyler the Animator
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These bars were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!


Em Musa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Derrick Terry
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Malik Murtaza
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Serena colvin
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These bars are so good! I love the raspberry filling and the frosting is to die for.


dave ferland
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I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Arman Hussan robi
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Easy to make and delicious! I used fresh raspberries from my garden and they were perfect.


Lilyanna Balowaara
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These bars were a huge hit with my family! The combination of the sweet and tangy raspberries and the creamy frosting was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.