Raspberry-Walnut Shortbread Recipe
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Raspberry-Walnut Shortbread

By: Ann Previt 
"These buttery fruit-topped shortbread bars are a treat to eat any time of year. 'They are fancy but not too rich-and a nice change of pace from chocolaty bar cookies,' notes Ann Previt of La Grande, Oregon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter (no substitutes)
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned.
  2. Meanwhile, for topping, combine eggs and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture. Stir in walnuts. Carefully spread jam over hot crust. Pour egg mixture over jam. Bake 16-20 minutes longer or until browned and set. Cool. Cut into bars.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by ADZELL   view full review
I actually really enjoyed these bars & am really looking forward to what they will taste like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by MARFYC   view full review
My mom and I doubled this recipe, and maybe that's why it took longer to bake. The flavor is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by Lynnje   view full review
Excellent! I mixed up the shortbread ingredients in my processor then baked it for 20 min. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by colie   view full review
one word, WOW! Super easy, and delish! I used almonds because I have a lot leftover from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by Krista W   view full review
I made these today for Christmas cookie trays & they turned out so yummy! They look good too!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by EILEEN   view full review
Well i absolutely loved these although my husband said they didn`t taste to him...I think the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Deb C Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an excellent recipe. I did use slightly more than a 1/3 cup of jam because my family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2010 by cookin' for cash   view full review
WOW, these are great!! They are easy and quick to make, yet look kinda fancy. Followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Kristy, Santa Rosa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The topping reminded me of pecan pie, which I really don't like.

 

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