Nestle Toll House Amazing Arazza-ma-tazz Bars Recipe

Amazing Arazza-Ma-Tazz Bars

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 (12-ounce) package OR 2 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels, divided

2 large eggs

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

325 F. Grease and sugar 9-inch-square baking pan.

Melt butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 (or less) minute; stir.

Add 1 cup morsels; let stand.

Do not stir.

Beat eggs in large mixer bowl until foamy.

Add sugar; beat until light lemon colored, about 5 minutes.

Stir in morsel- butter mixture.

Add flour , salt and almond extract; mix at low speed until combined. Spread 2/3 of batter into prepared pan.

15 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Remove from oven to wire rack.

Heat jam in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. Spread jam over warm crust. Stir remaining morsels into remaining batter. Drop spoonfuls of batter over jamSprinkle with almonds

25 to 30 minutes or until edges are browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes 16 bars.