The Gateaux Bars are a masterclass in the art of simplicity, a culinary sonnet penned in butter, flour, and jam. On the surface, these unassuming treats look like basic sandwich cookies, but a single bite reveals their transformative powers. The cookie layers are buttery valentines, ethereal yet substantial, just crumbly enough to melt in your mouth but robust enough to cradle the star of the show—the mixed berry jam. The jam, a jubilant mélange of berries, resonates with a tangy sweetness, its natural fruitiness enhancing rather than overpowering the buttery notes. Each bite is a play of textures and flavors—a little crunch, a little chew, a burst of fruit and a lingering, buttery finish. Simple in construction but profound in satisfaction, Gateaux Bars are proof that the sum is often more delicious than its parts.