This elegant bar cookie is loaded with wonderful flavors and very easy to assemble. A nice extra touch is to sprinkle the bars with confectioner’s sugar. —Marilyn Swisher, Berrien Ctr, Michigan
Chocolate Raspberry Squares
Chocolate Raspberry Squares
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
16 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread with jam; sprinkle with chocolate chunks.
- Combine walnuts and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
1 square: 368 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
