RASPBERRY NUT BARS

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Raspberry jam adds sweetness to these pretty bars from Beth Ask of Ulster, Pennsylvania. She revised the original recipe to reduce fat and calories. The end result is a treat so delicious you'll never know it's good for you. - Beth Ask

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup stick margarine
1/4 cup reduced-fat stick margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup raspberry jam
2 tablespoons lemon juice
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. , Spread half of the dough into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Combine jam and lemon juice; spread over dough. Dollop remaining dough over top. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat, Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein.

Paul Beggs
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I made these bars for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them! They're a healthy and delicious snack that's easy to pack. I'll definitely be making these again.


Adab Hussain Baloch
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These bars are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the raspberry filling is so flavorful. I love that I can use fresh raspberries from my garden. I'll definitely be making these again.


Alimuhammad Alimuhammad
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I love making these bars for my family and friends. They're always a hit! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen raspberries, so I can make them any time of year.


SaNna Aryal
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is so flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Menna Elshiekh
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These bars are so delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is tart and sweet. The nuts add a nice crunch. I love that I can use fresh or frozen raspberries, so I can make them any time of year.


Frog Gaming
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the combination of raspberries and nuts. I've also tried making them with other berries, like blueberries and blackberries, and they're just as good.


Nena Fowler
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These bars were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is so flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Anderson Baldeo
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I'm not a baker, but I wanted to make something special for my family. I found this recipe and it was so easy to follow! The bars turned out perfectly and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.


Olawumi Janeth
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These bars were amazing! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was tart and sweet, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Witbooi Hadebe
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I was looking for a recipe for raspberry nut bars and this one looked perfect. I'm so glad I tried it! The bars were delicious and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Smmer
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I made these bars for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them! They're a healthy and delicious snack that's easy to pack. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mokhtar Khan
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and turned out great.


Ronald Mccray
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is always flaky and buttery. I love that I can use fresh or frozen raspberries, so I can make them any time of year.


Ali Hellany
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used a mix of walnuts and pecans for the nuts, and I added a little bit of cinnamon to the crust. They were perfect for a quick and easy snack.


Ashik Islam
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I'm not a big fan of raspberries, but I loved these bars! The nuts and the crust really balanced out the tartness of the berries. I'll definitely be making these again.


Muffin The Bird
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got lots of compliments. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly.


Ayudady Hunter
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These raspberry nut bars were a delightful treat! The combination of tart raspberries and crunchy nuts was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make these again.