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Preheat oven to 350*.
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Grease and sugar a 9x9-inch pan.
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Melt butter in medium, microwaveable bowl on high power for 1 minute; stir.
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Add 1 cup morsels; do not stir.
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Beat eggs in large mixer bowl until foamy.
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Add sugar; beat until light lemon colored, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in morsel-butter mixture.
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Add flour, salt and almond extract.
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Mix at low speed until combined.
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Spread 2/3 of batter into prepared pan.
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Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until light golden brown around edges.
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Remove from oven to wire rack.
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Spread jam over warm crust.
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Stir remaining morsels into remaining batter.
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Drop tablespoons of batter over jam.
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Sprinkle with almonds.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are browned.
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Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
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Cut into bars.