RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE BARS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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. , Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown., 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. , 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 : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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