Blackberry shortbread bars –Get ready to elevate your dessert game with a treat that’s as delicious as it is easy to make: Blackberry Jam Shortbread Bars! These delightful squares are a perfect balance of buttery shortbread and tangy blackberry jam, making them ideal for a tea party, a picnic, or your late-night snack cravings. Let’s dive into this delectable recipe that’ll have your taste buds dancing!
Blackberry Jam Shortbread Bars
If you’re a fan of desserts that are quick to whip up but taste like you slaved away in the kitchen for hours, this one’s for you. Trust me, your friends will think you’re some sort of culinary wizard. And guess what? You don’t even need a magician’s hat to pull it off!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blackberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal later. No one wants to wrestle with their desserts!
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This is where the magic happens – just imagine a cloud of sweetness in your bowl!
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, stirring until combined. Don’t worry if it looks a bit crumbly. We’re about to give it a purpose!
- Press three-quarters of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. You want it nice and uniform. Think of it as creating the perfect canvas for your masterpiece!
- Spread the blackberry jam evenly over the crust. Be generous! No one likes a scant layer of jam—go wild!
- Grab the remaining crumbly dough and sprinkle it over the jam layer. It’ll bake up golden and delicious.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. Your kitchen will smell heavenly, and you’ll probably need to fight off some snack-seeking friends!
- Once baked, let it cool completely in the baking dish. Seriously, don’t touch it. You don’t want to ruin the beauty of that layer!
- Once cool, lift the bars out using the edges of the parchment paper, cut them into squares, and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Enjoy your Blackberry Jam Shortbread Bars with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply devour them on their own. Either way, you’re in for a treat that should come with a warning: highly addictive!