4 Layer Vanilla-Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Submitted by OceanIvy

"I love recipes like this! The vanilla chips are creamy and combine well with the raspberry! It is just perfect for any occasion! 8)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 48 bars

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 (18 ounce) jar red raspberry preserves
• 1 cup vanilla chip

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, salt and vanilla extract.
3. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often and then reduce speed to low.
4. Beat, adding in flour 1 cup at a time, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly.
5. Set aside 1 cup of mixture.
6. Add eggs to remaining crumb mixture in the bowl; beat until mixture forms dough.
7. Evenly press into ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
8. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Slather preserves over the hot, partially baked bars.
10. Sprinkle vanilla chips over and add reserved crumb mixture.
11. Baking for additional 20-25 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.
12. Allow to cool thoroughly before cutting into bars.

Reviews

[jsingham]

This was so easy to make. And it's awesome. I highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth.

 

[rredrose126]

This recipe is wonderful! Its perfect for a quick desert that looks like you spent alot more time making than you actually did. The vanilla chips make it more than just a desert bar. I have not had anyone try this that didnt love it. Thanks Ocean~Ivy!!

 

[Heidi Borman]

This is a great recipe! It would be especially good for holidays to brighten up the table because they make a beatiful looking dessert square

 

[Smilyn]

I added a lil semi-sweet chocolate to the white... and brought them to work and everyone loves them!