Raspberry Jam Streusel Bar

Love jam cookies. These were super easy

From Crunchy Creamy Sweet site

Ingredients-

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup raspberry jam

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Method-

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Line 8" square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter.

Set it on the counter and let it cool to room temperature. It cannot be hot but it should not set back either.

Check on it every few minutes.

Measure out remaining ingredients.

Pour cooled butter into a mixing bowl and add sugar.

Whisk for 1 minute.

Let it sit for a minute, then mix again.

Refer to my photos to see what it's supposed to look like.

Add salt, baking powder, soda, and flour.

Stir with a fork.

The mixture should be dry and resemble coarse crumbs.

Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs mixture for the topping.

Pour the rest into prepared pan.

Press the dough into the bottom of the pan with a fork or bottom of a cup.

Spread the jam over crust.

Sprinkle the topping mixture over jam.

Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.

Bake the bars in preheated oven for 23 to 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes.

Remove bars with parchment paper onto a cutting board.

Let them cool until warm but not hot.

Cut into 9 squares and serve.