Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

Stack of 3 chocolate raspberry bars on a cheesecloth lined surface with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries on the sides.

5 from 2 votes

These irresistible, 7-ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Bars have raspberry jam and chocolate chips sandwiched between buttery shortbread cookie crust and a cashew crumb topping.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 2-inch squares

Calories 283kcal

Author Kim Peterson

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature
1 cup sugar (brown sugar can be substituted)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
¾ cup seedless raspberry jam
½ cup chocolate chips
⅓ cup cashews (optional), coarsely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix butter and sugar until well combined and creamy. Mix in egg.
Add flour in a few additions on low speed. Mix just until combined.
Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture in a small bowl. Stir in cashews if using.
Press remaining batter onto the bottom of prepared baking dish.
Spread raspberry jam to within ½-inch of edge of crust. Sprinkle ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the jam.
Crumble the reserved crumb mixture over the jam and chips. Sprinkle remaining chips over top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until the jam is bubbly and crumb topping is golden brown.
Let pan cool on a cooling rack before cutting into bars. Enjoy!

Notes

*See post for Recipe Tips and Variations.

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