Chocolate Raisin Bars
Chocolate Raisin Bars are an unexpectedly delicious dessert option with a flaky crust and an ooey-gooey caramel filling.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 tablespoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter (cut into small slices or chunks)
For the topping
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1/4 tablespoon Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1/4 cup Chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
For the crust
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form. (Or, if you're using a stand mixer, mix on low for about 2 minutes.)
- Press into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
For the topping
- While the crust bakes, add the brown sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, eggs and vanilla to the mix bowl. Stir or beat until well combined, about 1 minute. By hand, stir in the chocolate, raisins and nuts, if using.
- Pour the topping over the hot, baked crust and return to the oven. Bake at 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes, until golden and set.
- Cool bars completely before cutting.
Notes
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting so that they have a chance to set up properly.
- For a decadent dessert, warm individual chocolate raisin bars for a few seconds in the microwave and serve alongside ice cream or topped with a dollop of whipped cream or clotted cream.