Chocolate Berry Walnut Bars

With a sweet oatey crust, plenty of chocolate, and a thin layer of berry jam to give it a flavorful surprise, this recipe is easy to make and great to eat.

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups dry oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup cold butter
- 3/4 cup seedless raspberry or blackberry jam
- 1 package (11.5 oz) chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x9-inch pan.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Set aside 3/4 cup for topping; press the remaining crumb mixture into the prepared pan. Spread with jam, then sprinkle with chocolate chunks.

Combine the chopped walnuts with the reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.