Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

  Desserts

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.

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips, divided
  • 2 large 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

Instructions

  • 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 spoonfuls over the jam layer. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • 4. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 162 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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