Heavenly Raspberry Pistachio Bars
Sweet and nutty, these Raspberry Pistachio Bars are a delightful treat that will brighten your day! Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup crushed pistachios
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes of mixing.
3. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the crushed pistachios and raspberries, taking care to avoid smashing the berries too much.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper edges.
8. Cut into squares and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutritional Information: Each bar contains approximately 150 calories, 9g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 2g protein, and 1g fiber.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes