Dried raspberries are often available at the natural food store. They are tangy and full of intense raspberry flavor. If you can’t find them, you can substitute dried blueberries.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 16 BARS

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 12 ounces white chocolate chunks
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup dried raspberries
• ½ cup chopped toasted almonds

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 8" square pan.

2. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add half of white chocolate chunks.

3. Beat eggs and sugar until well blended. Stir in butter mixture and almond extract.

4. Add flour and salt; stir until blended. Stir in dried raspberries, remaining chocolate chunks, and almonds.

5. Bake 20 minutes, or until bars are light golden brown and a tester comes out clean. Do not overcook.