In a small saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat; add 1 cup chips (do not stir the chips).

In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. Stir in by hand the chip mixture and almond extract.

Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture with a wooden spoon just until combined.

Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. (note this batter layer is very thin so don’t be surprised by that – I was the first time!)

Place jam in a small bowl and heat in microwave until warm then spread over warm crust.

Stir remaining chips into the remaining batter; drop by teaspoonfuls over the jam layer. Sprinkle with almonds.

Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool on wire rack completely then cut into bars.