Description

These Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars are a perfect combination of buttery, crumbly layers, rich chocolate, and the sweet burst of raspberry jam. Each bite is a deliciously indulgent treat, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup raspberry jam

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add cold cubed butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or hands to blend everything until crumbly.
Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan to form the bottom layer.
Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crumb base.
Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the raspberry layer.
Top with the remaining crumb mixture, pressing lightly into the chocolate and raspberry layers.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Notes

Fruit Jam: Swap the raspberry jam for any other fruit jam like strawberry, blueberry, or apricot.

Nuts: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.

Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper chocolate flavor.

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour and certified gluten-free oats.

Dairy-Free: Substitute butter with plant-based butter or coconut oil.

Freezing: Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg