Swirled Raspberry Bars (Printable Version)

These fudgy chocolate treats are accented with bold, tangy raspberry swirls. Every bite hits the sweet and tart spot!

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Mix

01 - 1 cup plain flour
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 ¼ cups white sugar
04 - 1 cup chocolate chips
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¾ cup cocoa powder
08 - 1 cup butter (unsalted)

→ Raspberry Topping

09 - 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 2 tbsp sugar
11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries

# Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line a square 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
02 - Simmer raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Strain out seeds if you want.
03 - Heat butter in a pot until melted. Take it off the heat and mix in salt, cocoa, and sugar.
04 - Add vanilla to the pot. Stir in one egg at a time, beating well after each.
05 - Gently fold in the flour and then blend in the chocolate chips without overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the pan. Dollop the raspberry mixture on top and use a knife to swirl it around.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are firm but the middle is soft. Let them cool totally before cutting.

# Notes:

01 - These treats have deep chocolatey notes paired with tangy raspberry streaks.
02 - Chill them in the fridge for about an hour if you want cleaner cuts.