Chocolate Chip Raspberry Bars

By Ksteve10

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c flour
• 1 c sugar
• 1 c cold butter, cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 c seedless raspberry jam (or strawberry)
• 1/2 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and extract just until moistened. Set aside 1 c crumb mixture for topping.

2. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 11in x 7 in baking pan. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. Spread with jam and sprinkles with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown.

3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Return to the oven for 30 secondes or until chips are glossy. Cool completely on a wire rack.