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White Chocolate Almond Bars

Last Updated November 11, 2021. Published November 11, 2021 By Rosemary 26 Comments

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White Chocolate Almond Bars, the perfect Christmas Bar Cookie, white chocolate and almonds with a thin layer of your favorite jam never tasted so good! Add them to your Holiday Cookie Tray. Everyone will love them.

3 almond bars stacked.

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 our favorites.

My friends and family sure aren’t complaining, but I am looking forward to the calm after the next couple of months. Soup anyone?

But before we head into soup and stew season, we still have the holidays, with all the baking and eating the sweets to do! So let’s start baking.

Recipe Ingredients

  • Butter
  • White Chocolate – You should use white chocolate that is sold in bar form, since it contains cocoa butter. White baking chips contain no cocoa butter and are very hard to melt.
  • Eggs – room temperature
  • Sugar
  • Flour – all purpose flour
  • Salt – if using unsalted butter then use a bit more salt.
  • Vanilla
  • Jam – choose your favorite, I usually use strawberry jam.
  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Almond Slices
Almond bars on a wooden board.

How to make Almond Bars

In a small pot on low heat melt the butter, add the chopped white chocolate combine until smooth, set aside.

Melted butter with chopped chocolate and mixed until smooth.

In a mixing bowl on medium high speed beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow) approximately 5 minutes.

Eggs & sugar beaten until light.

Add the flour, salt, vanilla and white chocolate mixture, beat on low or mix with a wooden spoon to combine well.

Adding the melted chocolate and stirring together in a glass bowl.

Spread half of the batter on the bottom of the prepared pan, bake until lightly golden, cool 5 minutes, then spread evenly with the jam.

Batter in the pan & baked then spread with jam.

Into the left over batter stir in the chocolate chips, spread gently over the jam.

Adding the chocolate chips to the remaining batter.

Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake until toothpick comes out clean or with a couple of crumbs attached.

Placing the sliced almonds on top.

Cool completely before cutting.

Almond bars baked and cut in a black pan.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure your eggs are at room temperature, remove them from the fridge at least 60 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to beat the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy, this will take approximately 5 minutes.
  • When you bake the crust the first time, don’t over bake it, you just want it a light golden, firm enough so you can spread the jam on top.
  • The bars are done when a toothpick inserted comes out dry or even better with a few crumbs attached, this means it’s done but still moist.
3 almond bars stacked.

FAQs

How to store the almond bars

Store the completely cooled bars in an airtight container, with parchment paper separating the layers. They will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or refrigerated for up to 5-6 days. Be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.

How to freeze them

Freeze the cooled bars in a freezer safe container, separated by parchment paper. They will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw the bars at room temperature before serving.

What is the best flavor jam to use.

I usually use strawberry jam for these bars, but you could also use, raspberry, blueberry, cherry or even peach. Choose your favourite.

If you are looking for a tasty new bar recipe to make this Holiday Season, I hope you try these White Chocolate Almond Bars. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!

Almond bars up close.

More delicious Bar Cookies

  • Lemon Cheesecake Bars
  • Turtle Caramel Bars
  • Coconut Jam Squares
  • Easy Lemon Squares
Almond bars up close.

White Chocolate Almond Bars

Rosemary Molloy
White Chocolate Almond Jam Squares, the perfect Christmas Bar Cookie, white chocolate and almonds never tasted so good! 
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 ounces white chocolate (chopped into small pieces)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup jam (I used strawberry, but blueberry, cherry, peach choose your favorite).
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 325°, grease and flour or line with parchment paper an 8 or 9 inch square cake pan.
  • In a small pot on low heat melt the butter, add the chopped white chocolate, combine until smooth, set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl on medium high speed, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow) approximately 5 minutes. Add the flour, salt, vanilla and white chocolate mixture, beat on low or mix with a wooden spoon to combine well.
  • 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 the jam.
  • In the remaining batter stir in the chocolate chips, spread evenly and gently over the jam, sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for approximately 25 – 30 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean or with a couple of crumbs attached). Cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!

Notes

For room temperature remove from the fridge about 60 minutes before using.
Store the completely cooled bars in an airtight container, with parchment paper separating the layers. They will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or refrigerated for up to 5-6 days. Be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.
Freeze the cooled bars in a freezer safe container, separated by parchment paper. They will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw the bars at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Kalpna says

      November 29, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Hi Rosemary,
      I wonder if these bars can be made without eggs?

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        November 29, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        Hi Kalpna, apparently (I have never tried it) you can substitute with applesauce, if it is sweetened then you may want to use a little less sugar. One fourth cup (65 grams) for every egg. Let me know if you try it.

        Reply
        • Kalpna says

          December 1, 2021 at 11:05 pm

          Thank you Rosemary!

    2. Joni says

      November 10, 2021 at 11:38 pm

      Hi – This looks great but about how many grams would “6 pieces” of white chocolate be? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        November 11, 2021 at 12:28 pm

        Hi Joni, it would be 175 grams or 6 ounces. Hope you like the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Paula says

      December 30, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 30, 2015 at 7:59 pm

        Hi Paula, thanks hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    4. Marisa says

      December 30, 2015 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      Rosemary this looks wonderful. When I make desserts I take a little taste and hurry and give it to the kids and grandkids.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.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 30, 2015 at 8:03 am

        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.

        Reply
    5. Kim says

      December 29, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      White Chocolate has been my favorite since I was a little girl…I can’t wait to try this. It looks incredible!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 30, 2015 at 8:09 am

        Hi Kim, enjoy and Happy New Year.

        Reply
    6. Shelley says

      December 29, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Looks pretty and yummy! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 30, 2015 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Shelley, Happy New Year.

        Reply
    7. Lindsay Eidahl says

      December 29, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! This looks so good!!!!!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 30, 2015 at 8:04 pm

        Hi Lindsay thanks.

        Reply
    8. Patti says

      December 29, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 30, 2015 at 8:05 pm

        Hi Patti, sure why not? Anytime is perfect. 🙂

        Reply

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