Almond Raspberry Diamonds |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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In case there was any doubt, here's proof that diamonds are a girl's best friend. Yum! 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 king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves, warmed |
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chips. Let stand, without stirring, to soften chips.
2. 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.
3. Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. 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.
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