Chocolate Raspberry Bars

DOUGH

• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 12 ounces or 340 grams butter or pareve margarine
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

FILLING

• 1 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves or canned raspberry filling
• 1 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray 11x17 inch jellyroll pan with non-stick spray.
2. Combine flour, sugar and margarine until crumbly.
3. Add eggs and extract.
4. Stir until moist.
5. Separate 1 1/2 cups of the dough and set aside.
6. Press the remaining dough on to the bottom and up sides of jelly roll pan.
7. Spread the preserves or filling onto the pie crust.
8. Combine the reserved crumbly dough with the almonds and chocolate chips.
9. Sprinkle over preserves or filling. Press down lightly.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
11. Cool before cutting.