Chocolate Raspberry Bars

  Desserts

My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot of cookies and bars, but these special treats are my favorite. They're so pretty served on a platter.

Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 3 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed

  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 cup white baking chips, melted

  • GLAZE:
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust.
  • 2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
  • 3. For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 98 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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