Chocolate Streusel Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. oats
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. oleo
1 c. preserves
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/4 c. nuts

Preparation

Combine flour, oats, sugars, baking powder and salt.
Cut in oleo until mixture is crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup.
Press remaining mixture into 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake 10 minutes.
Spread preserves over crust.
Sprinkle evenly with chocolate pieces.
Combine reserved oat mixture and nuts.
Sprinkle over chocolate pieces patting gently.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes in 375\u00b0 oven, until golden brown.
Cool completely.
Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Let chocolate set before cutting into bars.