Fruit & Chocolate Dream Bars

Directions

1. 1
   For Crust: Combine flour and sugar in medium bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Press onto bottom of greased 9 inch square baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake in preheated 375F oven for 18-22 minutes or until set but not brown.
5. 5
   For Topping: Combine flour, pecans and brown sugar in same bowl.
6. 6
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. 7
   Spread jam over hot crust.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with topping and chocolate chips.
9. 9
   Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
11. 11
    Cut into bars.