RASPBERRY-WALNUT BARS

Raspberry-Walnut Bars image

These luscious bars layer a buttery cookie crust with raspberry preserves, a bit of batter and nuts. An icing drizzle adds a pretty finish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes 32 servings, 1 bar each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups flour, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1-1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg product
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the margarine and 1/3 cup of the brown sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Press mixture firmly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until lightly browned. Spread preserves onto crust; set aside.
Mix remaining 1/4 cup flour, remaining 1 cup brown sugar, the egg product, baking powder and salt until well blended. Spread evenly over raspberry layer; sprinkle with walnuts.
Bake 18 to 20 min. or until golden brown. Cool. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Glaze. Cut into 32 bars. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g