Recipe By :
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Bars
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 1/2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
-- (quick or old-fashioned)
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
1 t Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt (optional)
1 c Margarine or butter -- chilled
1 c Raspberry preserves or jam
6 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
1/4 c Chopped almonds
3 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
-OR-
4 oz -White chocolate, melted*
-- (Optional)
Heat oven to 375 F. 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 squares.
*To melt chocolate: Place in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave at HIGH
1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Or, place in top
part of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water; stir occasionally
until smooth.
Source: Quaker Oats Prize-Winning Recipes (Daniella Nixon)
Copyright 1994, The Quaker Oats Company
Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
