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Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars feature rich, luscious chocolate, tart raspberry preserves, a buttery crust, and a nutty crumb topping.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (can be toasted)
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • ½ to ⅔ cup seedless raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes until light and creamy. Mix in flour and salt until combined.
  3. Set ⅔ cup of the mixture aside for the crumb topping. Evenly press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust just begins to have touches of golden brown.
  5. Stir pecans into the reserved crust mixture. Set aside for the crumb topping.
  6. Combine sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish. Heat on medium, in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  7. Pour the chocolate mixture over the hot crust and use an offset spatula to spread evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the chocolate layer. Drop teaspoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top of the crumb mixture. If preserves are too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of water.
  9. Sprinkle with semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  10. Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Cool completely, cut into bars, and enjoy!

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or walnuts. If using fresh raspberries instead of preserves, adjust sugar and thicken with a bit of cornstarch. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Dorothy Miler
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 20