Description
These chocolate raspberry bars have an almond base and are super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur or orange juice
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
- Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with tinfoil.
- In large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
- In an electric mixer, beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Mix in the flour mixture and then press dough into the prepared pan to form a smooth, even layer. Prick all over with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
- While the base is cooking, combine the raspberry jam with the liqueur; set aside.
- Process the ground almonds, egg whites, 1 cup sugar, and almond extract in food processor or blender until well blended.
- When base is cooked, remove pan from oven. Increase oven temperature to 375F degrees.
- Spread raspberry jam mixture over the cookie base. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Pour the almond mixture over the chocolate chips, spreading evenly.
- Bake until lightly browned about 25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before cutting and serving.