Step 1

For a 9x9" baking dish: In a saucepan, melt butter.

Step 2

Remove from the heat; cool for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add 1 cup chips but DO NOT stir.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; add sugar and almond extract.

Step 5

Add chip mixture to bowl with eggs.

Step 6

Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture just until combined. (I use a wooden spoon).

Step 7

Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 8

Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 9

(Mine took 30 minutes before it was set up enough and I was doubling the recipe).

Step 10

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt jam; spread over warm crust.

Step 11

Spread jam leaving about 1/8” edge so jam does not adhere to side edge of pan.

Step 12

Stir remaining chips into the remaining batter; drop by teaspoonfuls over the jam layer.

Step 13

Sprinkle with almonds.

Step 14

Bake for 30-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. (Mine took 40-45 minutes for a double batch).

Step 15

Cool on a wire rack.

Step 16

Cut into bars.