Almond Raspberry Diamonds Recipe

By pattie_d

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

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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

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.

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

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. Yield: 16 bars.