CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARS 
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 lg. egg, beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
3/4 c. raspberry jam
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. almonds, sliced

GLAZE:

1 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. milk

Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter. Stir in beaten egg and extract until just moistened. Save 1 cup dough. Press remaining dough into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread jam over dough. Combine reserved dough, mini chips and almonds. Sprinkle over jam. Press lightly into jam with fork. Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden. Let cool in pan. While slightly warm, slice into bars, then let them cool completely in pan. Drizzle glaze on bars. Let icing set before serving. Freezes well.

 

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