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Jam Bars

Jam bars have a layer of jam sandwiched between layers of shortbread.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 362 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter at cool room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup jam

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar together until combined.
  3. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT jam, and stir in just until combined.
  4. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
  5. Prick the dough with a fork.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Drop dollops of jam over hot crust, and carefully spread to cover entire crust.
  8. Top jam with remaining dough.
  9. Continue baking for 20-30 minutes.
  10. Let bars cool in pan for at least 3 hours before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • I recommend using a thicker jam rather than a thinner jelly in these bars. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 630IU (13%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 630IU 13%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.