Streusel Strawberry Bars
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This fruit-filled bar recipe is similar in taste to butter cookies with strawberry filling. For options, substitute raspberry or other jams for the filling, and sift powdered sugar rather than drizzle icing.


Streusel Strawberry Bars

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Servings: 48 bars
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
Related Categories: Low Carb Desserts, Low Fat Desserts, Low Sodium, Strawberries, Strawberry Desserts
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    butter, softened
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  • 2  cups
    granulated sugar
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  • 2 
    egg(s)
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  • 4  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    pecans, coarsely chopped
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  • 2  10-ounce jars (2 cups)
    strawberry preserves or seedless red raspberry preserves
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    Powdered Sugar Icing (see recipe below) or sifted powdered sugar
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Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour and the pecans (mixture will be crumbly). Set aside 2 cups of the pecan mixture.
2.
Press the remaining pecan mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle reserved pecan mixture on top of preserves.
3.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Icing. Cut into bars. Makes 48 bars.

To Tote
Cover and transport in baking pan. (Or cut into bars and place in a single layer in a shallow container.)

Powdered Sugar Icing
In a small bowl combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is of drizzling consistency.

For 24 Bars
Prepare using method above, except assemble and bake in a 9x9x2-inch baking pan.
Nutrition information
Calories 205, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 89 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Total Sugar 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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