Fresh Raspberry Almond Cookie Bars

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Tender cookie bars studded with fresh raspberries and almond slices, offering a lovely balance of sweet and nutty flavors. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, large egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 16 American cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in 1 cup fresh raspberries and 1/2 cup sliced almonds, being careful not to crush the berries.
  7. Step 7: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Step 9: Allow to cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.

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