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Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Chocolate Raspberry Bars
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.
72 ServingsPrep: 40 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, egg and butter until crumbly.
  • Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° 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, melt vanilla chips; stir until smooth. In a large
  • bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in melted chips.
  • Carefully spread over jam.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle or pipe over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate before
  • cutting. Yield: about 6 dozen.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 91 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 81 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2012