Negroni Bars

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon gin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour and salt, and stir until a dough forms.
3. Press dough into prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
4. Remove from oven and spread marmalade over the top. Set aside to cool.
5. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate chips and gin together, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour over marmalade layer.
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chocolate layer is set. Cut into bars and serve.

Interesting Facts

• The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
• These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and bitter, just like a classic Negroni.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make larger batches.