FRUIT AND CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

Fruit and Chocolate Dream Bars image

Provided by Carol Junkins

Number Of Ingredients 11

crust
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1 stick butter
topping:
2/3 c flour
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/3 c packed brown sugar
6 Tbsp butter or margarine softened
1/2 c raspberry or strawberry jam
2 c (11 1/2 oz pkg.) milk chocolate chips

Steps:

1. FOR CRUST: Combine flour and granulated sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Press onto bottom of 9" square baking pan. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until set but not brown.
3. FOR TOPPING: Combine flour, pecans and brown sugar in same bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Spread jam over hot crust. Sprinkle with topping and morsels.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes 2 1/2 dozen bars.