Raspberry Chocolate Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam (or with seeds)
  • 1-1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts)
  • A drop of vanilla

Blend butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, salt and baking powder until crumbly. Press into a greased 7x11 inch pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with raspberry jam. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Make crumb topping by mixing 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, soft butter nuts and vanilla. Pour topping over chocolate chips. Return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes. cool and cut.... and of course enjoy!