Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares

Gave this recipe 5 star, because chocolate in between the layers, and chopped almonds were mixed into streusel, which made the bars taste heavenly delicious.
Yield
36 servingsPrep
25 minCook
35 minReady
60 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 ½ | cups |
all-purpose flour
or whole wheat flour |
|
1 ½ | cups |
rolled oats
(quick or oldfashioned) |
|
½ | cup |
sugar
granulated |
|
½ | cup |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
1 | teaspoon | baking powder |
|
¼ | teaspoon |
salt
optional |
|
1 | cup |
margarine
or butter, chilled, or half butter and half applesauce |
|
1 | cup |
raspberry jam
or jam |
*
|
6 | ounces |
semi-sweet chocolate
semi-sweet pieces, null, null |
|
¼ | cup |
almonds
chopped |
*
|
3 | ounces |
semi-sweet chocolate
semi-sweet pieces, or 4 oz white chocolate, melted*, null, null |
|
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Directions
Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Combine flour, oats, sugars, baking powder and salt.
Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup for streusel; set aside.
Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake 10 minutes.
Spread preserves over crust; sprinkle evenly with chocolate pieces.
Combine reserved oat mixture and almonds; sprinkle over chocolate pieces, patting gently.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
Cut into 36 squares.
Note: I used whole wheat flour, ½ cup applesauce, 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil to make the crust and streusel. It's moist, crumbly and delicious.
Comments
These look awesome! Raspberry and chocolate are always a great combo, and I love the ease of bar cookies!
Thanks, Bonnie. Totally agree, raspberry and chocolate are a perfect combo :)