Almond Apricot Bars

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla chips or white chips, divided
• 1/2 c butter
• 1/2 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 c apricot jam
• 1/2 c sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour.
Spread half the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.

Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tbs over jam. Carefully spread over top. sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares, cut squares in half.