Raspberry Ribbon Bars

Indulge in the perfect balance of buttery crumb layers and sweet, tangy fruit with these irresistible Raspberry Ribbon Bars. Made with a simple yet flavorful combination of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and a touch of vanilla, these bars feature a luscious raspberry preserves filling that creates a vibrant, jewel-like ribbon at the center. Topped with a golden streusel enriched with optional chopped almonds for an extra crunch, they’re baked to perfection in just 35 minutes. With their easy prep time and crowd-pleasing flavor, these versatile bars are an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a potluck or enjoying them with your afternoon coffee, these Raspberry Ribbon Bars are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup almonds (optional, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the dough is crumbly and well combined.

Step 3

Take two-thirds of the dough mixture and press it firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.

Step 4

Spread the raspberry preserves over the base layer, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges to prevent sticking to the pan.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix the remaining one-third of the dough mixture with the rolled oats and chopped almonds (if using). This will create the streusel topping.

Step 6

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the raspberry layer, making sure to cover it as much as possible.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy your Raspberry Ribbon Bars! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	922.7 grams (922.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3641

Total Fat 132.30g	170%
Saturated Fat 59.60g	298%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 697mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 581.60g	211%
Dietary Fiber 34.20g	122%
Total Sugars 323.30g
Protein 51.30g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 316mg	24%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 1163mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 62.5%