Raspberry Swirl Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. (1 stick plus 3 Tbsp.) oleo or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 1/4 c. flour
1 c. oats, quick or old-fashioned
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/3 c. red raspberry preserves
1/3 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Beat oleo, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
Add 1 cup melted chocolate chips; mix well.
Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Spread batter into prepared pan.
Place 16 teaspoons of preserves evenly on batter; with knife swirl into batter, distributing evenly.
Sprinkle with nuts.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool completely.
Drizzle remaining 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips over brownies.