These chocolate raspberry bars are perfect any time of year but always takes me back to the holidays, and special time with family. The recipe gives you a pan full of ooey, gooey, chocolate-y deliciousness with a special pop of fruit!
Alright, so now let’s talk about about this recipe. Honestly, this is a recipe that can (and should) be made all year-round, but it tends to make me think of the holidays, since that’s when my mom first started making them.
Growing up, my mom was (and still is) quite the baker. I really doubt that there was ever a treat that came out of her kitchen that I didn’t like (unless it was the banana cake or brownies with walnuts – no nuts in my baked goods, thank you very much!).
As I grew older, I began to spend more and more time watching her, in awe of the goodies she was capable of making. Eventually, I started joining her, and come Christmas time, the two of us bake up one heck of a spread.
It usually started in November, with a couple batches here or there, which got packaged up, labeled, and placed in the spare basement freezer (man, I really wish I had one of those in my own house). Then come mid-December, cookie trays and gift boxes were strategically arranged and delivered everywhere- Dad brought one to work, Mom brought one to work, and I’d make trays for my friends, family, co-workers, and any holiday parties I may be attending.
I love this recipe not only because it’s easy (hello, one pan!) but it is completely and utterly, melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This recipe comes courtesy of my mom, and I really have no idea where she got it from because it was written on one of her old recipe cards that I photocopied as soon as I moved out (there was no way I was leaving that behind!).
Chocolate Raspberry Bars
These chocolate raspberry bars are perfect any time of year but always takes me back to the holidays, and special time with family. The recipe gives you a pan full of ooey, gooey, chocolate-y deliciousness with a special pop of fruit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk (fat free or regular)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter until creamy then add flour, brown sugar, and salt until well mixed. Press 1-1/4 cups crumb mixture unto the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan. Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread chocolate over hot crust.
- Drop teaspoonful’s of jam evenly over melted chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture and remaining chocolate chips. Place back into oven and continue baking for 25-30 minutes, or until center is set. Cool completely, cut, and ENJOY!
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Chocolate Raspberry Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk (fat free or regular)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter until creamy then add flour, brown sugar, and salt until well mixed. Press 1-1/4 cups crumb mixture unto the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan. Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread chocolate over hot crust.
- Drop teaspoonful’s of jam evenly over melted chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture and remaining chocolate chips. Place back into oven and continue baking for 25-30 minutes, or until center is set. Cool completely, cut, and ENJOY!
Usually, we like to cut the squares tiny enough (about 1-inch) so you get more bang for your buck. If you want to dress them up even more for a cookie tray or a gift, you can put each pre-cut square in a mini-muffin cup to make it extra decorative or festive.
I had been craving these decadent little treats for a while now, and then I finally realized that I had two awesome reasons for why I should make them- 1) because sharing them in this post is for a good cause, and 2) because I love sharing my favorite goodies with all of YOU!
So now, hopefully you’ve either got something new on your “must make right now” list, or your “holiday baking” list. Either way, just make sure this ends up in your oven. 
Note: a previous version of this recipe included a sponsored message, which has since expired and been removed!
OMG those look awesome!! And I’m with ya- the holidays are amazing. I was actually thinking about christmas music earlier (I’m embarrassed to admit that haha)…I won’t listen to it yet, but the thought of how much I enjoy it did pop into my head
You and your mama are so cute- love traditions like this! THese look so delicious, just look at those choc chips oozing out!
Aw, I think it is so cute and wonderful that you and your mom bake together. I love that you posted one of her recipes. :) These chocolate raspberry bars look delicious! I love all of the chocolate chips. They really do look like the perfect holiday treat!
Yum! My aunt makes a similar recipe at Christmas but uses apricot jam. The simple homecooked family recipes are always the most delicious and comforting.
These look fantastic! I’m not usually a big fruit with chocolate lover (I do LOVE fruit, and I LOVE chocolate though, just not much together), but you still made these little bars look absolutely amazing to me! They look so chewy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
I plan on starting this kind of tradition with my kids. I love baking and sharing my baked goods and I feel like there’s nothing better than getting a basket of home made baked goods as a gift. It’s so much more personal than just buying something at a store. Thanks for the recipe. These bad boys look to die for!
OMGosh…those look delicious! I will definitely have to try and make these next week!
Wow, these look so delicious! Raspberries are my fav! :)
LOVE baking with my momma! :) That is the best! ….Especially with aprons like that!
Hahaha, yeah aren’t they snazzy? We were actually cooking with the Nasoya products in that post which is why we’re rockin’ the awesome aprons ;)
these look seriously DELICIOUS! I love making new holiday desserts–so I am stoked for the holidays NOW. Thanks :)
I NEED to make these! I love the combo of chocolate and raspberry! Wouldn’t these be wonderful topped off with raspberry ice cream :) (I know…I’m B-A-D when it comes to my sweet tooth!) Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow…I like the way you think!
I love that pic of you & your mom baking! I love to bake and will definitely be making these bars for the holidays. Oh, and don’t feel bad about talking about holidays so soon… I’ve already completed 75% of my Christmas shopping!! :-)
That’s awesome! You sound like my mom :)
I posted about holiday prep so no worries! I like to “get ready” and stretch out the fun :) These look delicious! Anything with chocolate and raspberry gets my vote!
Next weekend my best friend is coming to visit and we plan on baking and drinking wine annnd I think I’ve found the 3rd recipe to add to the list! PS -Thanks for putting 1 cup of butter = 2 sticks :)
Hey, I gotcha girly! ;)
Those look so good and decadent and easy to make. That’s a great goodie trifecta!
Oohhh I love raspberry and chocolate! These look so good, I’m goin to make them for my husband’s birthday coming up!! Thanks for sharing :)
oh wow…these look buttery and delicious. id lovee to make these sometime!
Omg I am DEF trying these! Raspberry + chocolate = PURE BLISS! Also, your mom looks like she could be your sister…did she have you when she was 2?
Hahaha…she will LOVE you for saying that!
These look AMAZING. I’m looking forward to having a new kitchen this November so I can start making lots of treats like this one. Thanks so much for sharing.
Yummmm!!! I really think I’m making these. They look easy and super delicious!
I can’t wait to start baking with you this year!!! Always a fun time : )
YAY!!! :-D
Woah these look amazing! And perfect for upcoming holiday parties!
Ahh I must make these now chocolate and raspberry is one of my all time favorite combinations! These look melt in your mouth delicious!
loooooks AMAZING!!!!!
Is there any activity more wholesome (or fun?) than mothers and daughters baking together? I love baking with my Mom, too!
These bars look DELECTABLE. I kind of want to lick my screen. Chocolate and raspberries are a wonderful flavor pairing!
These look amazing – I have been looking for something new to try and I think these are going to be it!!!
Chocolate and raspberry’s have to be one of my favorite combinations!! I am totally going to try this for the holiday season. Yum!! :D
Thank you and your mom for this recipe, I am so making these this Xmas for our Xmas Eve party!! Along with your Dark Chocolate Turtle Graham Bars that I made last year and they were a hit at our party :)
These look FANTASTIC. I wrote about some of my own favorite holiday dishes for the Frigidaire Turkey Talk campaign too…but I may have to go back and edit after making these!!!!
Wow, those look great.
For this post, did you just add the info about the Talk Turkey Campaign from their website/as you saw fit to spread the word? Is that what other’s should do too?
Well, I was chosen by Foodbuzz to participate by choosing a recipe of mine and including the info about the campaign in the add. But anyone can spread the word in the same fashion; I think the only difference was that they featured my recipe on their Family Buzz page for like, a day.
Ohhhhh my gosh. These look too good for words. Bookmarking!!!
Courtney, do you think you could leave the Raspberry out and still have a yummy bar or would they not taste quite right if you leave it out? My family isn’t big on fruity things in their bars, but these look unbelievable!!
By the way, a huge congratulations on your sweet little bun in the oven! Couldn’t be more excited for you and Jay!! You will LOVE being a mom!!
Thank you!
Ahh, that’s tough to say…I personally think the raspberry makes the bars! But I suppose it’s worth a try? Good luck!
Thanks for your quick response Courtney!! Have a wonderful new year! :o)
Now I want this for lunch!!!!!!!