Sumptuous chewy bars that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for cookie parties or pot-luck dinners.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
8 ounces raspberry preserves
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of 9×13 inch pan.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl blend butter, shortening, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla together until creamed. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Blend flour mixture into sugar mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread 2/3 of the dough mixture evenly in pan. Cover top with 8 ounces raspberry preserves. Dot remaining dough randomly over the jam.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes, or until done all the way through. Cool, cut, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 530 kcal
Carbohydrates: 74.3 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg
Fat: 25.4 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 5.6 g
Sodium: 369 mg