Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery shortbread and sweet jam with these Jam Shortbread Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite jam flavors. In just about an hour, you’ll have a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth and leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread your chosen jam over the dough, leaving space around the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg