Creating your own Raspberry Chocolate Bars is simple! Follow these clear steps to achieve great results:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar together. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries. Be careful not to crush them too much to maintain some whole berries in the batter.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: If desired, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra touch of chocolate goodness.
7. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Cut into Bars: Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles for serving.

With these straightforward steps, you’ll have delicious Raspberry Chocolate Bars ready to enjoy!