Choco-Raspberry Bars

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

• Calories: 530 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 8 ounces raspberry preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

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!