Raspberry Bars with Fresh Raspberries

By á-48098

Put your fresh raspberries to good use with these scrumptious cookie - bars! Serve with a cold glass of milk and watch them disappear.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and extract. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; add berries and gently toss. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.