Raspberry-Chocolate Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, pecans, butter and egg; stir until crumbly.
3. 3
   Set aside 1 1/2 cups of this pecan mixture.
4. 4
   Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
5. 5
   Spread the raspberry jam over all.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with chocolate chips, then top with the remaining crumb mixture.
7. 7
   Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. 8
   Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cut into bars.
9. 9
   Yield: 3 dozen bars.