Raspberry Pecan Bars Recipes

RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, pecans, butter& egg.
• Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly (about 2-3 minutes).
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; set aside.
• Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of greased 8- or 9-inch square baking pan.
• Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves.
• Bake 40-50 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool completely; cut into bars or squares.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350°F.
• In a bowl, combine the ground cookies and ½ cup of the pecans and melted butter. Using a spoon, mix well.
• Press the mixture into an 8" square pan sprayed lightly with vegetable spray, then press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
• Fill a pot with 1-2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Place white chocolate chips in a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl (the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl). Stir the chocolate constantly while the chocolate melts and remove from stove once completely melted.
• Using a whisk beat in the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and 2/3 cup granulated sugar, mixing well until very smooth.
• Pour mixture over the cookie crust, tap the pan gently to smooth out and bake for 25-30 minutes until firm. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Heat the preserves gently in a bowl over hot water just until melted. Spoon over the slightly cooled cheesecake. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
• In a saucepan, heat the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and add the remaining ½ cup of pecans. Stir over medium heat until pecans are lightly coated. Let cook a few minutes, cut into bars and sprinkle with the candied pecans and serve.

OLD WORLD RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Combine all crumb mixture ingredients in large bowl.
• Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Reserve 2 cups crumb mixture; set aside.
• Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of greased 8-inch square baking pan.
• Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool completely; cut into bars.
• Recipe Tip
• If using a dark or nonstick baking pan, reduce oven temperature to 325°F Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
• Recipe Tip.
• Cover and store in pan up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.