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Chocolate Raspberry Struesel Squares

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These decadent Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares offer the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures. A buttery oat and almond crust is baked until golden, then layered with luscious raspberry preserves and melted chocolate chips. The result is a gooey, fudgy center that contrasts beautifully with the crisp topping. Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a special weekend treat, these bars are easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea and can be stored for days, making them a reliable choice for last-minute dessert needs.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 36
Calories: 1909.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These decadent Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares offer the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures. A buttery oat and almond crust is baked until golden, then layered with luscious raspberry preserves and melted chocolate chips. The result is a gooey, fudgy center that contrasts beautifully with the crisp topping. Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a special weekend treat, these bars are easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea and can be stored for days, making them a reliable choice for last-minute dessert needs.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Oats, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter, chilled
  • 1 cup Raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup (6oz) chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup Chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3
    Cut chilled butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4
    Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture in a small bowl; set aside.
  5. 5
    Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
  6. 6
    Bake the crust for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  7. 7
    Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the hot crust.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the preserves.
  9. 9
    Stir chopped almonds into the reserved crumb mixture.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle the almond-streusel mixture over the chocolate chips, patting gently to adhere.
  11. 11
    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
  12. 12
    Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with melted white chocolate (if using) for decoration.
  13. 13
    Allow squares to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1909.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 86.1g133%
Saturated Fat 45.0g225%
Cholesterol 137.1mg46%
Sodium 1825.5mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 252.0g84%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g89%
Sugars 111.6g
Protein 33.1g67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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