Light Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Bars

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 4

I got this recipe from one of the elderly ladies my mom cares for. I have yet to try it, but can't wait!

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 teaspoons grated orange rind

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 egg

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons orange juice

3/4 cup raspberry jam or 3/4 cup raspberry jelly

1 tablespoon orange juice

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square

Directions:

1. In a food processor combine all ingredients from flour to cinnamon and process until walnuts are finely chopped.
2. Add egg, oil and 2 tbsp orange juice until moistened. Press mixture firmly into lightly greased 11 x 7 baking dish.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until dry to the touch.
4. In a small bowl combine jam and 1 tbsp of orange juice and mix well.
5. Spread evenly over crust and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped walnuts.
6. Bake at 350 degreesfor 10 - 15 minutes or until jam bubbles.
7. In a microwave safe bowl melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
8. Drizzle chocolate over bars.
9. Let cool completely and then cut.

By RecipeOfHealth.com