Chocolate Almond Bars

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups chopped almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

In a saucepan, combine the milk and 1 cup chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in egg, almonds and extract. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpicks inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining chips; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.