Chocolate Chip Jam Bars

I made these bars last week when we had some friends over, and I still can’t get them out of my head (ask my husband, I’ve wanted to make them again every day this week). The chocolate is so rich and creamy, and the cookie dough has an almost nutty quality when paired with the jam. Simply put, these are little bites of chocolate heaven, and they are SO easy to throw together. Try them as soon as possible!

Also, check out my new spring header! Nicole updated it for me once again, and I just love it. She always does an excellent job, so if you ever need her to design anything for you, check out her site and shoot her an e-mail!

  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup jam or jelly of your choice (I used black raspberry)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13×9″ pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and vanilla until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.

Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Press 2/3 of the cookie dough mixture into the pan, reserving the remaining third. Bake about 10 minutes or until the crust turns light brown.

In a double boiler, melt half of the chocolate with the condensed milk. Once the crust has cooled for a bit, spread the jam over it. Then, pour the chocolate mixture over the jam.

Sprinkle the remaining cookie dough over the top, and then sprinkle with the other half of the chocolate chips.

Bake about 25 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.

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25 Responses to “Chocolate Chip Jam Bars”

  1. 1 megan Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 9:54 am

    yum, these look so good! I never would have thought to put jam and chocolate chips together!

  2. 2 Jessica @ How Sweet Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 10:24 am

    OH EM GEEEEE. Those just look fantastic.

  3. 3 Christine Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 10:32 am

    I just poured myself a cup of coffee and so want to reach into your blog and grab one of those squares! Yum! Looks and sounds really good!! :)

  4. 4 Sarah, Maison Cupcake Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 10:59 am

    These look delicious, I love chocolate chips and your spring header looks great too. I keep meaning to get my husband to do me some seasonal headers but haven’t managed it yet!

  5. 5 Sandy Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 11:01 am

    Mmm they are so good! And the header looks so great! Love it :D

  6. 6 shelly (cookies and cups) Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 11:11 am

    yum!! these look and sound great! I would have never thought I would like the jam with the chocolate, but you have convinced me to give it a try!
    Also, love your spring header!!

  7. 7 Eliana Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Man these look like little pieces of heaven :)

  8. 8 Maria Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    No wonder you are still dreaming about these! They look awesome!

  9. 9 Fuji Mama Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    I love that you added jam! I hadn’t thought of that before, but I bet it really rounds out the flavors. These look absolutely delicious!

  10. 10 Sara Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Yum! I never would have put jam with chocolate chip bars. I bet strawberry jam would be delish.

  11. 11 Theresa Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    I have looked at this recipe three times today. I can’t stop staring at them! I really want to lick my monitor. I’d run home and make them, but I’m still trying to calculate how many hours of working out I’d have to do to make up for it… still, they might be worth it :)

  12. 12 Jen @ How To: Simplify Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    These look so good! Super cute spring header, too!

  13. 13 Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    I really shouldn’t read blogs before dinner when I’m getting hungry. Now I want to make (and eat) a batch of these for dinner :)

  14. 14 Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 4:25 am

    ohhhh…these look so good. Wish I could enjoy one right now.

  15. 15 bridget {bake at 350} Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am

    Oh, I would never have thought of adding jam to something like that. They look delicious!

  16. 16 Small Town Runner Karen Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 11:13 am

    Mmmm. Delightful-looking. If I hadn’t already promised hubby a carrot cake for his birthday, I might have had to make this!

  17. 17 Jelli Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 11:26 am

    These look tasty. I generally try to avoid s.c. milk in recipes, as it is both expensive and somewhat odd to me, but this use looks like a winner.

  18. 18 Megan Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    These look absolutely delicious-and what a great idea to add jam to these bars! Blackberry sounds so luscious with chocolate, yum!

  19. 19 Kylah Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    I am new to your blog and these look soooo YUMMY I will be making them TONIGHT thanks for sharing a piece of heaven :o )

  20. 20 Karenpie Says:
    March 14th, 2010 at 4:38 am

    These sound fabulous! Mixing the chocolate with s. c. milk sounds interesting. Can’t wait to try them. Just one more reason to use my new mixer!

  21. 21 Bee Says:
    March 14th, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Hey, this is the same recipe that I made and brought to the Bills game that we went to this fall! I love these! :)

  22. 22 faithy Says:
    March 14th, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    These look so good! you’re tempting me!

  23. 23 Susan Says:
    March 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Wow! Those look and sound fabulous. And simple. Just the thing I like most in a recipe! :) Thanks for sharing.

  24. 24 Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) Says:
    April 8th, 2010 at 8:29 am

    Oh oh this looks absolutely sinful!! Yum-my!!

  25. 25 Mama_B Says:
    August 29th, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Ooooh, I want to make these with marmalade!

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