RASPBERRY BAR COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and butter; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of sprayed pan.
• Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat well.
• Remove pan from oven; pour filling over partially baked crust. In small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the jam until softened. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. With tip of spoon, carefully swirl jam into top of cream cheese mixture. (Do not disturb crust.)
• Return pan to oven; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 30 minutes.
• Stir remaining jam; spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt and water. Stir in 2 cups of the raspberries. Heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in butter. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Stir remaining 2 cups raspberries into cooled raspberry mixture. Spoon into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
• To serve, in medium bowl with electric mixer, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form. Garnish pie or individual servings with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.