Raspberry Almond Bars Recipe

Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with these irresistible Raspberry Almond Bars! A delightful blend of buttery shortbread, tangy raspberry jam, and crunchy almonds, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat. This recipe, adapted from the 2002 Taste of Home annual recipes cookbook, is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready to impress your guests with these elegant and delicious bars!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 163.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raspberry Almond Bars

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How to Make Raspberry Almond Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  4. In a small bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and foamy.
  5. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar to the eggs, beating until well combined.
  6. Stir in the melted butter and chocolate chip mixture and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Spread half of the batter evenly into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, gently heat 1 cup raspberry jam over low heat until melted and smooth.
  12. Spread the melted raspberry jam evenly over the warm baked crust.
  13. Stir 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into the remaining batter.
  14. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the jam layer.
  15. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sliced almonds.
  16. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  17. Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

24g

Carbs

6g

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