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Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars

These Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars are a delightful mix of tart and sweet, with a crunchy topping and rich chocolatey goodness!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dark or Dutch process cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup raspberry jam
  • 1.5 oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon coarse flake salt, such as Maldon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, fine sea salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Add the room temperature butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Using a fork or pastry cutter, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
  3. Step 3: Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Make sure it’s packed tightly to form a solid crust.
  4. Step 4: Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Step 5: Evenly distribute the chopped dark chocolate over the raspberry layer, ensuring every bite has a touch of chocolatey goodness.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the dark chocolate. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly even; the rustic look adds to the charm!
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is set and the edges are slightly golden. The bars should be fragrant and irresistible.
  8. Step 8: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap for freezing.