Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares—where rich semisweet chocolate meets the bold tartness of raspberry jam, all nestled between layers of buttery crumb crust and a golden streusel topping. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat, these squares combine simple pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and vanilla with an optional crunchy twist of pecans or walnuts. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these baked bars are as easy to make as they are tempting to eat. Whether you're baking for a crowd or savoring them solo, these bars are a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Serve them as-is or pair with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups raspberry jam or preserves
• 0.75 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.25 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Pour into the crumb mixture and mix until the dough just comes together. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the streusel topping.

Step 5

Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool slightly.

Step 6

Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the partially baked crust, leaving about 1/4 inch of space from the edges.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the jam layer.

Step 8

To the reserved crumb mixture, stir in the oats and nuts (if using). Crumble this mixture evenly over the chocolate and jam layer.

Step 9

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbly.

Step 10

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1112.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4665.2

Total Fat 224.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 607.0mg	0%
Sodium 1826.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 640.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g	0%
Total Sugars 386.1g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 141.3IU	0%
Calcium 317.7mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 1509.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 53.3%