Chocolate Chip Raspberry Bars Toh

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Chocolate and raspberry with a shortbread crust. Taste of home bars and squares 2012, submitted by bev cudrak of alberta. Made this for xmas trays and it went really fast!!

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Steps

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In a large bowl , combine flour and sugar.

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Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs.

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Stir in egg and extract just until moistened , set aside 1 c of crumb mixture for topping.

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Press remaining mixture into a greased 11 x 7 inch baking pan.

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Bake at 350f for 5 minutes then spread with jam and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

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Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown.

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Sprinkle with semi-sweet chips and return to oven for about 30 seconds or until the chips look glossy.

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Cool completely on a wire rack , then cut into bars.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, egg, almond extract, seedless raspberry jam, miniature semisweet chocolate chips