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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot of cookies and bars, but these special treats are my favorite. They're so pretty served on a platter. -Kathy Smedstad, Silverton, Oregon Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
filling: |
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons 2% milk |
1 cup white baking chips, melted |
glaze: |
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
2 tablespoons shortening |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
3. For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.
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