Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Combine crust ingredients (cut in butter with pastry cutter); press into 13x9 pan; bake 15-18 minutes.

3. 3

   Spread jam over WARM crust; set aside.

4. 4

   In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth, add melted vanilla chips, continue beating until smooth; spread over jam.

5. 5

   Cool completely; chill for one hour.

6. 6

   For glaze: melt chips and shortening, stir until smooth, spread over chilled filling; chill for 10 minutes more (set).

7. 7

   Cut into small bars, chill another hour (practice restraint!

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9. 9

   Store in fridge.

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    SUBSTITUTE: IMHO there is nothing better than raspberry jam, but I suppose you could use strawberry or even apricot or orange marmalade for a whole 'nother flavor!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.