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Chocolate Raspberry Bars

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Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Taste of Home June/July 1995
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. + cooling
Yield: 3 dozen.

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 all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
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• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 cup white baking chips, melted
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• 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.

1 serving (1 each) equals 98 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 27 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.