Description
Delightful Lemon Raspberry Swirl Bars combining fresh lemon flavors with sweet raspberry preserves, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy in a mixing bowl.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top of the batter and use a knife to create swirls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Bars, Raspberry Dessert, Easy Baking