White Raspberry Bars

 

(Double for 9x13 pan)

1/2 cup butter

12 oz White Chocolate Chips

2 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp almond extract

1/2 cup raspberry jam (a little extra)

1/4 cup sliced almonds

 

Heat oven to 325°....grease 8x8 pan

Melt butter on low, remove from heat and add half of white chocolate chips. (let stand, don't stir.)

In mixer beat eggs, gradually add sugar until lemon color. Stir in white chocolate mix, stir lightly and then lightly spoon in flour, salt and almond extract. Low speed until combined. Spread 1/2 the batter in pan and bake @325 for 15-20 min until edges are light golden. Stir in remaining batter with remaining chocolate chips. Set aside. When crust is cool spread jam on crust, gently spoon remaining batter on top. Sprinkle with almonds and bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes. Cool before cutting.