Raspberry Streusel Cookie Bars
Introduction
These Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bars are the perfect sweet treat to share with family and friends. These bars have a sweet, raspberry filled center and the topping is crunchy which makes them a fun dessert to be served at any special occasion.
Why Make This Recipe
These dessert bars are easy to prepare and full of flavor! They're a great way to make use of fresh raspberries, plus everyone loves a sweet treat. Bring them to a potluck, enjoy them after dinner, or just indulge during a cozy afternoon at home.
How to Make Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bars
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup of Butter 》Salted (at room temp.)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons butter (salted // cubed)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment.
- Combine 1/2 c granulated sugar, 1 cup of softened butter and the flour into a medium bowl for the crust. Cut or fork in butter until crumbly. Then press the mixture into a pan and bake it for 15 minutes. Remove it from heat and let it cool a little bit.
- Make the raspberry filling while your crust bakes. Combine 1 cup sugar, the cornstarch and water; Mix well; Proceso in a saucepan with 4 cups raspberries Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened; about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Spread raspberry filling evenly over baked crust.
- For the topping: 1 cup flour, 3/4 brown sugar, 1/2 oats, granulated sugar and cinnamon. Combine 6 tablespoons of milled butter until crumbly.
- With your hands generously and liberally sprinkle this streusel mixture over the raspberry filling. Cover and bake about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden on top.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 2 hours before you try to cut them. To create a glaze, use 1/2 cup powdered sugar and add approximately 2-3 teaspoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon this over the cut bars after they have been cooled off completely.
How to Serve Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bars
Cut into slices.ADVERTISEMENT Eat alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on each bar Serve them with coffee or tea on a weekend afternoon!
How to Freeze Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bars
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or store them in the refrigerator for over a week. They can also be frozen for up to a month — so make plenty.
Raspberry Streusel Dessert Bars Tips
- Additionally, just make sure your butter is softened to mix it up easily.
- Neither is wrong, but I do love this with fresh raspberries or frozen work fine!
- Cool them completely before cutting into clean slices.
Variation
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FAQs
1. Can I Substitute Fresh Raspberries For Frozen?
Can i use frozen raspberries instead? Thaw them — a little draining never hurt in this case.
2. How long for the bars to cool?
For the best texture, refrigerate fully bars cool for at least 2 hours in the pan before cutting.
3. Make Ahead Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make the bars a day ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.
So bake some up and share them with the people you love.Enjoy! They’re sure to be a hit!