Maple Raspberry Delight Bars
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
For the Raspberry Swirl:
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Preparation Time: 30 minutes / Baking Time: 25 minutes at 350°F
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, ensuring the foil extends over the edges, and grease the foil.
- In a medium saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar, 2/3 cup butter, and 1/2 cup maple syrup over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Let it cool slightly.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gently fold in the frozen raspberries.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, in a medium bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and 2 tablespoons milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the uncut bars.
- Spoon raspberry preserves in small mounds onto the frosting.
- Use a narrow metal spatula to gently swirl the raspberry preserves to create a marbled effect.
- Use the foil to lift out the uncut bars, then cut them into individual bars.
Notes & Wine Advice
Yields: 36 servings (1 bar each)
Storage:
Place the bars in a single layer in an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Enjoy your Maple Raspberry Delight Bars!