4 Layer Vanilla Chocolate Raspberry Bars Recipe

Ingredients for 4 Layer Vanilla Chocolate Raspberry Bars

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• All Purpose Flour
• 2 large eggs
• Red Raspberry Preserves
• Vanilla Chip

How to Make 4 Layer Vanilla Chocolate Raspberry Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt using an electric mixer.
3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until the mixture is crumbly.
5. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
6. Add 2 large eggs to the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl.
7. Beat until a dough forms.
8. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
10. Spread 1 cup raspberry preserves evenly over the hot, partially baked bars.
11. Sprinkle 1 cup vanilla chips over the preserves, followed by the reserved 1 cup crumb mixture.
12. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the bars are set.
13. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.