chocolate raspberry streusel squares

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups oats, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1 cup butter, cold
  • 1 cup raspberry jam
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

How To Make chocolate raspberry streusel squares

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, oats, sugars, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Step 3
    Reserve 1 cup for streusel; set aside.
  • Step 4
    Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch square baking pan; bake 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Spread preserves over crust; sprinkle evenly with chocolate pieces.
  • Step 6
    Combine reserved oat mixture and almonds; sprinkle over chocolate pieces, patting gently.
  • Step 7
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely.
  • Step 8
    Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired, and cut into squares.
  • Step 9
    TIP: To melt chocolate, place in medium microwaveable bowl.
  • Step 10
    Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Step 11
    Or, place in top part of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water; stir occasionally until smooth.

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