Best 5 Raspberry Chocolate Shortbread Bars Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of raspberry chocolate shortbread bars, where sweet and tangy raspberries dance harmoniously with rich, decadent chocolate, all nestled upon a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust. This delightful treat is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our carefully curated selection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible bars, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and a delightful culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RASPBERRY SHORTBREAD BARS



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Melt in your mouth, Raspberry Shortbread Bars with a delicious crumble on top!

Provided by www.shugarysweets.com

Categories     Cookies

Time 48m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup raspberry preserves
2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend together until fully combined.
  • Add in flour and mix until butter is incorporated. Mixture will be crumbly. You should be able to pinch the cookie dough and it sticks together.
  • Pour half the crumbs into the bottom of your baking dish. Press firmly with the palm or your hand or bottom of a measuring cup until firmly pressed into the dish.
  • Spread raspberry preserves, gently, over the bottom layer of cookie.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top of raspberry preserves. Do not press!
  • Bake for 31-33 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • For best results in cutting, refrigerate after cooling for up to an hour. Cut into slices and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
  • Store in air tight container in refrigerator or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 20 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 6 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD BARS



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A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made in heaven, and that any treat made with these two delicious ingredients would be at the top of my holiday list. Any seedless jam or preserves may be used, but raspberry is our favorite. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well., Press half of the dough onto bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with spreadable fruit. Crumble remaining dough over fruit. Bake on lowest oven rack 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Drizzle over top; let stand until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RASPBERRY TREASURE DREAM BARS



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This is a delicious bar cookie with a raspberry and chocolate layer between a shortbread bottom layer and a crumb topping top layer. These are Christmas tradition at our house.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, chilled and cut into chunks
1 -2 cup raspberry jam
1 -2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flour
1 cup butter, chilled and cut into chunks
1 cup sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped super fine

Steps:

  • Combine shortbread layer ingredients with a fork or food processor until crumbly.
  • Press into the bottom of a buttered 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350*, until lightly browned. Remove and let cool for 10 -15 minutes.
  • Then spread the jam over the baked shortbread layer.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over jam layer.
  • Combine Crumb topping ingredients with a fork or food processor until crumbly then sprinkle over chocolate chip layer.
  • Bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes. Until top layer is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.4, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 290.9, Carbohydrate 91.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 53.9, Protein 6.5

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARS



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My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot of cookies and bars, but these special treats are my favorite. They're so pretty served on a platter. -Kathy Smedstad, Silverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup white baking chips, melted
GLAZE:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. , For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RASPBERRY SHORTBREAD BARS



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Make and share this Raspberry Shortbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h25m

Yield 24 two inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves (or jam)
powdered sugar (for dusting bars)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In another medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar at low speed until combined.
  • Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed until a soft dough forms.
  • Halve the dough and form into logs.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter an 8 1/2" x 11" glass baking dish.
  • Working over the baking dish, coarsely shred 1 log of dough on the large holes of a box grater, evenly distributing the dough into the baking dish. Do NOT pat or press the dough.
  • Using a spoon, dollop the preserves over the dough and gently spread it in an even layer.
  • Grate the second log of dough on top.
  • Using a rubber spatula, tuck in any shreds of dough sticking to the side of the baking dish to prevent them from burning.
  • Bake the shortbread on the bottom rack of the oven for about 35 minutes, covering it with foil halfway through baking.
  • The shortbread is done when the pastry is golden all over.
  • Let cool completely, then cut into 24 bars.
  • Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 44.5, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.4

Tips for Making Raspberry Chocolate Shortbread Bars:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bars will taste. Use real butter, good quality chocolate, and fresh raspberries.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the bars to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: Overbaking will make the bars dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These raspberry chocolate shortbread bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple shortbread crust, a layer of raspberry jam, and a chocolate ganache topping. The bars are sweet, tart, and chocolatey, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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