Choco-Raspberry Bars Recipe
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Choco-Raspberry Bars

By: Karen 
"Sumptuous chewy bars that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for cookie parties or pot-luck dinners."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces raspberry preserves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl blend butter, shortening, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla together until creamed. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Blend flour mixture into sugar mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Spread 2/3 of the dough mixture evenly in pan. Cover top with 8 ounces raspberry preserves. Dot remaining dough randomly over the jam.
  5. Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes, or until done all the way through. Cool, cut, serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 530 | Total Fat: 25.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by JValentine   view full review
These are very good and easy to make! I used the dark chocolate chips and reduced-sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by Sarah B.   view full review
This recipe is really, really good. No changes needed - some members suggested less sugar or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by LOVECED   view full review
Very yummy, followed the recipe with the minor exception of using butter flavored shortening...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by PIEHL   view full review
This recipe is a keeper. The red from the jam shows through the top crust and looks nice....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by KSPWILSON   view full review
This was a hit and really easy to make. I used white chocolate chips which went well with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by Sheri S.   view full review
Definitely sweet...I used 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of milk chocolate chips. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by SANDRADIFF   view full review
Absolutely delicious. I used my home canned raspberry jam. The people at the meeting loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by PULLEYHEATHER   view full review
Just delicious! Gooey and rich with the perfect balance between fruit and chocolate. We love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by shireyej   view full review
These were amazing, although addictive. Every time I went into the kitchen I had to eat one!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by JESSTAGG   view full review
GREAT. I made mine with strawberry preserves and white chocolate chips. Perfect combination.

 

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