RASPBERRY-FILLED WALNUT SHORTBREAD BARS

Raspberry-Filled Walnut Shortbread Bars image

A sweet raspberry filling is sandwiched between a crispy crust and a crunchy brown sugar topping in these satisfying snack bars, submitted by field editor Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup raspberry jam
2 large eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine 1-1/4 cups flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Place on a wire rack. Spread jam over hot crust., In a bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine baking soda and remaining flour; stir into the egg mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts. Spoon over jam; spread evenly. , Bake 17-20 minutes longer or until golden brown and set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.