Raspberry Squares

Buttery crumb bars with a baked shortbread base, smooth condensed-milk chocolate filling, raspberry jam dollops, and optional nuts, finished with more chocolate chips.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Beat butter in large mixer bowl until creamy.

Step 2

Beat in flour, sugar, and salt until crumbly.

Step 3

With floured fingers, press 1 3/4 cups crumb mixture onto bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan; reserve remaining mixture.

Step 4

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Step 5

Combine 1 cup morsels and sweetened condensed milk in small, heavy-duty saucepan.

Step 6

Warm over low heat, stirring until smooth.

Step 7

Spread over hot crust.

Step 8

Stir nuts into reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over chocolate filling.

Step 9

Drop teaspoonfuls of raspberry jam over crumb mixture.

Step 10

Sprinkle with remaining morsels.

Step 11

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set.

Step 12

Cool in pan on wire rack.