Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cigars

Source: Gourmet - February 2002

8 very thin slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts removed
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1/3 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips (2 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Flatten each bread slice with rolling pin. Spread each slice with a thin layer of raspberry jam and sprinkle with some chocolate chips. Roll up each slice tightly, then brush outside with butter.

Bake "cigars" seam side down on a baking sheet in upper third of oven 8 minutes, then turn over and bake until golden brown, about 4 minutes more. Serve warm.

Makes 8.