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a finalist in the 2001 nestle toll house share the very best recipe contest , this dessert was submitted by juilee decker of cleveland, ohio. a scrumptious blend of raspberry preserves, nestle toll house premier white morsels and toasted almonds tops a rich, buttery cookie crust to create an irresistible cookie bar., amazing arazza-ma-tazz bars, butter or margarine, nestle toll house premier white morsels, divided, eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, almond extract, seedless raspberry jam, toasted sliced almonds, preheat oven to 325o f. grease and sugar 9-inch-square baking pan., melt butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 (or less) minute; stir., add 1 cup morsels ; let stand., do not stir ., beat eggs in large mixer bowl until foamy ., add sugar ; beat until light lemon colored, about 5 minutes., stir in morsel-butter mixture ., add flour , salt and almond extract; mix at low speed until combined. spread 2/3 of batter into prepared pan., bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. remove from oven to wire rack., heat jam in small, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. spread jam over warm crust. stir remaining morsels into remaining batter. drop spoonfuls of batter over jam. sprinkle with almonds., bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are browned. cool completely in pan on wire rack. cut into bars.

flour, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cold butter, cut into pieces (make certain that butter is very cold , place in freezer for about 5-8 minutes), red and green maraschino cherries, chopped or 1 cup chopped dried cranberries, powdered sugar , for dusting (optional)