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Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

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Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

Taste of Home June/July 2001
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.
Yield: 2 dozen.

A co-worker's mother gave me this gem of a recipe a few years back. I can never decide what's more appealing�the attractive look of the bars or their incredible aroma while they're baking! Everyone who tries these asks for the recipe. �Mimi Priesman Pace, Florida

Ingredients:
� 1/2 cup butter, cubed
� 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips, divided
� 2 eggs
� 1/2 cup sugar
� 1 teaspoon almond extract
� 1 cup all-purpose flour
� 1/2 teaspoon salt
� 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
� 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat; add 1 cup chips (do not stir). In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Stir in chip mixture and almond extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined.

2. Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325� for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

3. In a small saucepan, melt jam over low heat; spread over warm crust. Stir remaining chips into the remaining batter; drop by teaspoonfuls over the jam layer. Sprinkle with almonds.

4. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

1 serving (1 each) equals 162 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.