Raspberry Squares for Junior Chefs

This kid-friendly recipe using quick rolled oats, flour, butter, raspberry jelly, and almonds, is an easy bar cookie junior chefs will enjoy making.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
• ⅔ cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup raspberry jelly

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 8x8 inch baking dish with foil, and lightly grease the foil.

Step 2

Place the flour, oats, and sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix, using your hands, until mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in the almond extract.

Step 3

Remove 2 cups of the flour mixture and place in a separate bowl. Pour the remaining flour mixture into the prepared pan, and press evenly across the bottom. Spread raspberry jelly over the flour layer. Gently press the reserved 2 cups of flour mixture over the jelly. Sprinkle the top with almonds.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool in the baking dish. Lift out foil to place square on a cutting board. Using sharp knife, cut into 9 squares.