Choco-Raspberry Bars

Name: Choco-Raspberry Bars
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup butter; ½ cup shortening; ¾ cup white sugar; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 8 ounces raspberry preserves

Rating: 4.46 stars

26 Ratings
26 Reviews
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Sumptuous chewy bars that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for cookie parties or pot-luck dinners.

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Servings:

Yield:

2 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of 9x13 inch pan.

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Step 2
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 5
Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes, or until done all the way through. Cool, cut, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

530 calories; protein 5.6g; carbohydrates 74.3g; fat 25.4g; cholesterol 51.3mg; sodium 369.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (26)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah W

09/08/2006

This recipe is really really good. No changes needed - some members suggested less sugar or sugar-free preserves but I thought everything was just right (and I don't like overpoweringly-sweet things.) Took about 8 minutes longer to cook than the recipe says but it makes quite a few. I will make this again! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

SIGRID72

01/09/2003

It's basically a Toll House bar with jam. It was nice but my family preferred the cookie without the raspberry. Read More

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(3)

26 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Sarah W

09/08/2006

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JValentine

12/18/2005

These are very good and easy to make! I used the dark chocolate chips and reduced-sugar raspberry jam instead and they came out fantastic! The low-sugar preserves add a little bit of tartness to the otherwise-very-sweet cookie bar. Family loved it would definitely make these again. Read More

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LOVECED

01/04/2012

Very yummy followed the recipe with the minor exception of using butter flavored shortening since that is all I had on hand -- if I were to make again I would probably reduce the chocolate chips to a cup and a half as they took over a little bit and I would probably like to taste a little more cookie and raspberry. Read More

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JESSTAGG

04/16/2008

GREAT. I made mine with strawberry preserves and white chocolate chips. Perfect combination. Read More

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KSPWILSON

01/08/2003

This was a hit and really easy to make. I used white chocolate chips which went well with the raspberry. Read More

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SIGRID72

01/08/2003

It's basically a Toll House bar with jam. It was nice but my family preferred the cookie without the raspberry. Read More

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Sheri S.

04/10/2006

Definitely sweet...I used 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of milk chocolate chips. I only had half a cup of raspberry jam so I used half a cup of blackberry jam to make up the difference. If I make these again I may cut back the chocolate chips to 1 and 3/4 cups because the bars were very sweet. Read More

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PIEHL

06/08/2003

This recipe is a keeper. The red from the jam shows through the top crust and looks nice. Chocolate and raspberry together how can you go wrong? Read More

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SANDRADIFF

03/02/2009

Absolutely delicious. I used my home canned raspberry jam. The people at the meeting loved it seeds and all. Read More

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Choco-Raspberry Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 530.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 11 %

carbohydrates: 24 %

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 39 %

saturated fat: 62 %

cholesterol: 17 %

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 18 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 19 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.