Almond Raspberry Diamonds

Name: Almond Raspberry Diamonds
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips, divided; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips, divided
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chips. Let stand, without stirring, to soften chips.
2

In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar; beat until thickened and lemon colored. Beat in chip mixture and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
3

Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.
4

Spread raspberry jam over warm crust. Stir remaining vanilla chips into the remaining batter. Spoon over raspberry layer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.