Raspberry Chocolate Chip Bars

The sweet and tangy flavors of these raspberry chocolate chip bars are delightfully balanced. The chocolate chips, raspberry preserves, and buttery crust combine to create the ideal harmony of tastes and textures. They make a delicious dessert or a sweet treat to go with your tea or coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x9 inch 23x23 cm baking pan

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a crumbly dough forms

Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even layer

Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the dough in the pan

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the raspberry layer

Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the chocolate chips

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares

Enjoy your Raspberry Chocolate Chip Bars