CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SQUARES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 368 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.