Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Jam Shortbread Bars, featuring buttery shortbread and luscious jam for a perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of your choice of jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread your choice of jam over the dough layer.
- Crumble the remaining half of the dough over the top of the jam.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Experiment with different jam flavors and consider drizzling with chocolate after cooling for added decadence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg