chocolate raspberry streusel squares

How To Make chocolate raspberry streusel squares

• 1

  Heat oven to 375.
• 2

  Combine flour, oats, sugars, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
• 3

  Reserve 1 cup for streusel; set aside.
• 4

  Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch square baking pan; bake 10 minutes.
• 5

  Spread preserves over crust; sprinkle evenly with chocolate pieces.
• 6

  Combine reserved oat mixture and almonds; sprinkle over chocolate pieces, patting gently.
• 7

  Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely.
• 8

  Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired, and cut into squares.
• 9

  TIP: To melt chocolate, place in medium microwaveable bowl.
• 10

  Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
• 11

  Or, place in top part of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water; stir occasionally until smooth.
• Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
• Printable Recipe Card