CHUNKY CHOCOLATE JAM BARS

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This recipe is from Kraft Foods and sounds as though it would be great for the holidays. The recipe calls for raspberry jam but I think that strawberry would be equally good and festive.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
5 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 13x9 inch pan with aluminum foil; spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the oats, coconut and pecans, mix well.
  • Press half of the crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of pan.
  • Sprinkle with chopped chocolate.
  • Spoon jam over top; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Lift from the pan using foil; cool completely on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.7, Protein 1.8

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