Raspberry Almond Bars

Makes 4 dozen (according to how big your squares/bars are). They are very sweet so smaller bars might be better. Freezes well.

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
4 cups vanilla/white chips (2-12 oz. bags)
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 heaping tsp. almond extract
1 cup raspberry fruit spread or preserves (kind that is fruit only without sugar if you can find it)
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat.
3. Remove and add 2 cups vanilla chips. Let stand, do not stir.
4. Beat eggs in mixing bowl until foamy.
5. Gradually add sugar, beating at high speed until lemon-colored.
6. Stir in chip mixture; add flour, salt, and almond extract.
7. Beat on low speed just until combined.
8. Spread half of the batter in a greased 13×9x2 inch baking pan.
9. Bake in the oven 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
10. Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Set aside.
11. Melt fruit spread in saucepan, then spread evenly over baked batter.
12. Gently spoon remaining batter over fruit. Sprinkle with almonds.
13. Bake 30-35 minutes more until golden brown. Place under broiler if necessary to thoroughly brown top.
14. Test for doneness.
15. Let cool and cut into squares or bars.