White Chocolate Almond Jam Squares, the perfect Christmas Bar Cookie, white chocolate and almonds never tasted so good!
I have to say I have made more Squares, Bars and Cookies this year than I have ever made, and these White Chocolate Almond Jam Squares have to be one of the best.
My friends and family sure aren’t complaining, but I am looking forward to the calm of the next few months. Soup anyone?
But before we hit the soup and you know the inevitable “Ok my New Year’s resolution this year (or every year for me anyway 😉 ) is to lose … ” we still have a few days to hit the sweets, so I got together with 20 of my blogging friends to share our favorite Appetizer and Party Desserts. I hope you like them.
I thought this would make the perfect end of the holidays bar dessert. This year I have suddenly developed a new love for White Chocolate.
I’m not crazy about eating it on its own, but baked it is so deliciously decadent especially in these White Chocolate Almond Jam Squares.
I usually make this in a 9 inch square cake pan and cut it into squares, but this time I decided to make it a little different and make it more as a loaf cake. Worked perfectly, just has to bake a little longer. Enjoy!
White Chocolate Almond Jam Squares
White Chocolate Almond Jam Squares
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 pieces squares white chocolate (broken into small pieces)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup jam (I used strawberry use can use more or less if you wish)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325°, well grease and flour a 9 inch cake pan.
- In a small pot on low heat melt butter, add the 6 squares of white chocolate (broken into small pieces) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl beat on high-speed the eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow) approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir butter chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir into egg sugar mixture, along with the flour, salt and vanilla, mix well with a wooden spoon.
- Spread half of the batter on the bottom of the prepared pan, bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, or until lightly golden, cool 5 minutes, spread evenly with jam.
- Into the left over batter stir in the chocolate chips, spread gently over the jam, sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for approximately 30 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean or with a couple of crumbs attached). Cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!
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nicolthepickle says
This looks wonderful. I love your photography as well.
Rosemary says
Hi Nicol, thanks so much. Have a great weekend.
Paula@SweetPea says
These sound great! I’m always looking for dessert recipes to add to my collection. Anything with almond catches my eye and I’m eager to try this dish.
Rosemary says
Hi Paula, thanks hope you enjoy it.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
I love almond… definitely need to try this one!
Rosemary says
Hi Maryann thanks hope you enjoy it.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Rosemary this looks wonderful. When I make desserts I take a little taste and hurry and give it to the kids and grandkids. I have a tendency to pick up the old fat cells in my behind and thighs. I don’t like overly sweet, sweet ( Okay, once in a while I do) but this sounds perfect for that sweet tooth attack. Have a Happy New Year.
Rosemary says
Hi Marisa, haha you and me both, for me loving sweets is more than once in awhile. Thanks and Happy New Year to you too.
kathy@petticoatjunktion says
I’ve always had a love of white chocolate! I need to try these. I’m hitting the diet circuit too the first of the year.
Rosemary says
Hi Kathy, thanks hope you enjoy them. Happy New Year.
Kim says
White Chocolate has been my favorite since I was a little girl…I can’t wait to try this. It looks incredible!
Rosemary says
Hi Kim, enjoy and Happy New Year.
SheilaG@Plum Doodles says
Yum, I love me some chocolate! 🙂
Rosemary says
Thanks Sheila, me too!
Rosemary says
Hi Sheila, me too! Happy New Year. 🙂
Holly says
Hi Rosemary – Oh wow does this look delish! Great fun joining you at the party! Hugs, Holly
Rosemary says
Hi Holly, thanks and yes a great party! Happy New Year.
Rosemary says
Hi Holly, thanks great party it was. Happy New Year.
Jessica says
These look like something I need to make for the Downton Abbey premiere!
Rosemary says
Hi Jessica, Oh my gosh I love that Show. Happy New Year.
sara says
These bars look amazing!! I will definitely be making them in 2016. Thanks for sharing in the bloghop with me!
Rosemary says
Hi Sara, thanks hope you enjoy them.
Shelley says
Looks pretty and yummy! Thanks for sharing it….
Rosemary says
Thanks Shelley, Happy New Year.
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
Oh my goodness…this looks delicious! We agree that during the holidays calories shouldn’t count. So happy to share the tour with you…cheers to a Happy New Year!
Rosemary says
Hi Vicki and Jennifer a great tour it was and glad to share it with you both.
Lindsay Eidahl says
Oh my goodness! This looks so good!!!!!
Rosemary says
Hi Lindsay thanks.
Patti says
Rosemary,
These look absolutely delicious! The best part is that I could see them for breakfast as well as a great snack with tea and of course dessert.
Rosemary says
Hi Patti, sure why not? Anytime is perfect. 🙂