Whole Wheat Raspberry Bars Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk together flours, bran, salt, andbaking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.Put brown sugar and zest in the bowl ofan electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Beat in butter until fluffy. Beatin egg until pale and smooth. Reduce speed to low. Mix in the flour mixture in3 batches, alternating with the applesauce. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out 1 pieceof dough between 2 lightly floured sheetsof parchment to a 9 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. If dough becomes too soft, refrigerate until firm.Remove top piece of parchment. Trimdough 1/2 inch on all sides. Transfer rectangle on parchment to a baking sheet.
• Cut rectangle in half lengthwise.Spread 1/4 cup jam down half of eachlength, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Folddough over; pinch to seal. Refrigerateuntil firm, about 20 minutes. Repeat withremaining chilled dough and jam.
• Cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide bars,but do not separate until after baking.Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large bowl, beat together shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy.
• Add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, orange peel and salt, beating until blended.
• Refrigerate dough 1 to 2 hours.
• Prepare fig filling and set aside, see below.
• On a floured surface, roll dough into 14 inch square.
• Cut dough into 4 equal strips, each 14 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide.
• Spoon 1/4 of fig filling in a 1 1/2 inch wide mound down center of each strip.
• Using a long spatula, lift sides of each dough strip over filling, overlapping slightly on top.
• Press edges together to seal.
• Cut strips crosswise in half for ease of handling.
• Place, seam side down, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
• Brush off any excess flour.
• Cut each strip into 7 (1 inch) crosswise pieces, but do not separate.
• Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until puffed and firm to the touch.
• Cool 5 to 10 minutes on baking sheets; then cut apart and remove to racks to cool completely.
• Fig Filling.
• In a medium saucepan, combine figs, water, lemon or orange juice and granulated sugar.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally; cool.

Steps:

• Whisk together the flours, bran, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside. Put the brown sugar and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Beat in the butter until fluffy. Beat in the egg until pale and smooth.
• Reduce speed to low. Mix in the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the applesauce. Divide the dough in half; wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out 1 piece of dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of parchment to a 9 1/2 × 11 1/2-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. If the dough becomes too soft, refrigerate until firm. Remove the top piece of parchment. Trim the dough 1/2 inch on all sides. Transfer the rectangle on the parchment to a baking sheet.
• Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise. Spread 1/4 cup jam down half of each length, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold the dough over; pinch to seal. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Repeat with the remaining chilled dough and jam.
• Cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide bars, but do not separate them until after baking. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool on the sheet on a wire rack. The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, honey, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Melt the peanut butter mixture microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 2 minutes (depending on your microwave). Stir in cereal and raisins.
• Press cereal mixture into an 8 inch square pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Cool and cut into bars.

Steps:

• Whisk together flours, bran, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside. Put brown sugar and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Beat in butter until fluffy. Beat in egg until pale and smooth. Reduce speed to low. Mix in the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the applesauce. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out 1 piece of dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of parchment to a 9 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. If dough becomes too soft, refrigerate until firm. Remove top piece of parchment. Trim dough 1/2 inch on all sides. Transfer rectangle on parchment to a baking sheet.
• Cut rectangle in half lengthwise. Spread 1/4 cup jam down half of each length, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold dough over; pinch to seal. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining chilled dough and jam.
• Cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide bars, but do not separate until after baking. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.