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
- 3 tablespoons 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 (or 10/11 inch loaf 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 20 minutes, or until lightly brown, cool 5 minutes, spread evenly with jam.
- Into the left over batter stir in chocolate chips, spread gently over the jam, sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean if you use a loaf pan bake an extra 10 minutes but always check with a toothpick). Cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Source 1993 Recipes Baking Festival
If you love appetizers and desserts as much as I do, I hope you will check out the Tour. The Tour started yesterday with our favorite appetizers. So if you are looking for some appetizers and desserts for the new year, just click away. Happy New Year to you and your family. Buon Appetito!
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nicolthepickle says
January 21, 2016 at 5:29 pmThis looks wonderful. I love your photography as well.
Rosemary says
January 21, 2016 at 10:34 pmHi Nicol, thanks so much. Have a great weekend.
[email protected] says
December 30, 2015 at 1:29 pmThese 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
December 30, 2015 at 7:59 pmHi Paula, thanks hope you enjoy it.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
December 30, 2015 at 1:51 amI love almond… definitely need to try this one!
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:02 amHi Maryann thanks hope you enjoy it.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
December 30, 2015 at 1:44 amRosemary 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
December 30, 2015 at 8:03 amHi Marisa, haha you and me both, for me loving sweets is more than once in awhile. Thanks and Happy New Year to you too.
[email protected] says
December 30, 2015 at 1:31 amI’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
December 30, 2015 at 8:09 amHi Kathy, thanks hope you enjoy them. Happy New Year.
Kim says
December 29, 2015 at 9:55 pmWhite Chocolate has been my favorite since I was a little girl…I can’t wait to try this. It looks incredible!
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:09 amHi Kim, enjoy and Happy New Year.
[email protected] Doodles says
December 29, 2015 at 4:22 pmYum, I love me some chocolate! 🙂
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:51 amThanks Sheila, me too!
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:00 pmHi Sheila, me too! Happy New Year. 🙂
Holly says
December 29, 2015 at 4:07 pmHi Rosemary – Oh wow does this look delish! Great fun joining you at the party! Hugs, Holly
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 10:01 amHi Holly, thanks and yes a great party! Happy New Year.
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:01 pmHi Holly, thanks great party it was. Happy New Year.
Jessica says
December 29, 2015 at 3:39 pmThese look like something I need to make for the Downton Abbey premiere!
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 10:01 amHi Jessica, Oh my gosh I love that Show. Happy New Year.
sara says
December 29, 2015 at 3:06 pmThese bars look amazing!! I will definitely be making them in 2016. Thanks for sharing in the bloghop with me!
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:03 pmHi Sara, thanks hope you enjoy them.
Shelley says
December 29, 2015 at 2:57 pmLooks pretty and yummy! Thanks for sharing it….
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:03 pmThanks Shelley, Happy New Year.
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
December 29, 2015 at 1:59 pmOh 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
December 30, 2015 at 8:04 pmHi Vicki and Jennifer a great tour it was and glad to share it with you both.
Lindsay Eidahl says
December 29, 2015 at 1:56 pmOh my goodness! This looks so good!!!!!
Rosemary says
December 30, 2015 at 8:04 pmHi Lindsay thanks.
Patti says
December 29, 2015 at 1:34 pmRosemary,
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
December 30, 2015 at 8:05 pmHi Patti, sure why not? Anytime is perfect. 🙂