Easy Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Submitted by LizCl

"Easy to make and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 24 bars

ingredients

• 1 (16 1/2 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1⁄2 cup seedless red raspberry jam
• 1 cup white chocolate chips, divided
• 1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips, divided
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup slivered almonds

directions

1. Place sugar cookie dough in a greased and floured 13 X 9 inch baking pan. Allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes. Using fingertips, pat dough gently to cover bottom and one inch up side of pan.
2. Stir raspberry jam in small bowl until smooth. Spread the jam evenly over the dough leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle 2/3 cup white chocolate chips and 2/3 cup mini chips over the jam.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Spread cream cheese mixture over chocolate chips. Sprinkle the top with remaining 1/3 cup white chocolate chips and 1/3 cup mini chips and almonds.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 325 degrees or until sides are golden brown and center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Cut into bars.