Chocolate Raspberry Streusel Squares

Preheat oven to 375 f.

Combine flour , oats , sugars , baking powder and salt in large bowl.

Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.

Reserve 1 cup oat mixture for streusel.

Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack.

Spread preserves evenly over hot crust to within 1 / 2 inch of edges.

Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup morsels.

Combine reserved oat mixture and almonds , if desired.

Sprinkle over morsels , patting gently.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Drizzle with melted chocolate , if desired.

Let chocolate set before cutting into squares.

Store tightly covered.

all-purpose flour, quaker oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, raspberry preserves, semi-sweet chocolate chips, almonds