Recipe: Fruit and Chocolate Dream Bars (using raspberry or strawberry jam)

FRUIT AND CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

FOR THE CRUST:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
FOR THE TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
2 cups milk chocolate chips

TO MAKE THE CRUST:
Combine flour and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of greased 9-inch square baking pan.

Bake in preheated 375 degree F oven for 18-22 minutes or until set but not brown.

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:
Combine flour, pecans and brown sugar in same bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread jam over hot crust. Sprinkle with topping and chips.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes 30 bars
Source: Best-Ever Cookies by Nestle