CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARS WITH FROSTING

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 large 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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, egg and butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Yakoob Soomro
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Sherneen Welsh
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I didn't have any raspberries on hand, so I used strawberries instead. They worked just as well.


Oshawn Marsden
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I had some trouble getting the crust to set. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.


Muhirwa Bertin
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Neha Ali
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. They turned out great!


asiphenathi qakawana
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These bars are a family favorite. We make them every year for our holiday party.


sehar sajid
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Niloy Vai
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These bars are delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is rich and creamy. The raspberry flavor really shines through.


Brenda Martin
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate and raspberry together, but I decided to try these bars anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the bars were not too sweet.


ayush Tik tok ff
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


kazuma
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The combination of chocolate and raspberry is always a winner.


Tumelo Qhamaya
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These chocolate raspberry bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the results were delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was rich and creamy. The raspberry flavor really shone through. I will definitely be ma