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Chocolate Raspberry Bars

By: Diana Olmstead

"A boxed cake mix and raspberry jam simplify assembly of these sweet treats from Diana Olmstead. 'The bars are very rich, so cut them into small pieces,' suggests the Yelm, Washington cook."

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Prep Time:
40 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 72 servings

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 egg
1/3 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 (12 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam
TOPPING:
1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)

Directions

In a bowl, combine cake mix, egg and butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (crust will appear puffy and dry). Cool on a wire rack. Spread jam over the crust.
In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt vanilla chips; stir until smooth. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. add melted chips; mix well. Carefully spread over jam. Melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle or pipe over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate before cutting.