Raspberry Almond Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat; add 1 cup chips (do not stir).
3. 3
   In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar.
4. 4
   Stir in chip mixture and almond extract.
5. 5
   Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture until justcombined.
6. 6
   Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. 8
   In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt jam; spread over warm crust.
9. 9
   Stir remaining chips into the remaining batter; drop by teaspoonfuls over the jam layer.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with almonds.
11. 11
    Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.