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Plum Crumble Cookie Bars

Delicious Plum Crumble Cookie Bars for Your Summer Treats

These Plum Crumble Cookie Bars are a delightful summer treat, balancing chewy and crunchy textures with a sweet-tart plum filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Plum Filling
  • 5 medium Chopped Plums or Pluots Use colorful skins included.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Or substitute with cinnamon.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional, adjust to taste.
For the Cookie Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Important for flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Country Crock Plant Butter® with Avocado Oil Provides rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances taste.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped plums, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cardamom, and salt. Toss to coat the plums.
  3. In another bowl, blend flour, baking powder, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix in melted Country Crock Plant Butter and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. Spread the plum filling evenly over the cookie base.
  6. Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the plum filling.
  7. Bake for about 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
  8. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week. Freeze wrapped bars for up to 3 months and reheat as needed.

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