Chunky Streusel Jam Squares

These chocolate chunk streusel jam squares are a sweet treat anytime.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup raspberry or strawberry preserves
1 (11.5-ounce) package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly; reserve 3/4 cup oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into prepared baking pan. Spread preserves over crust; sprinkle with chunks.
3. Combine reserved oat mixture and nuts; sprinkle over chunks. Pat down lightly.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan until chocolate is firm, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to speed cooling.

Makes 16 squares.

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