HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS

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Provided by Cassie *

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 1/2 c unsifted flour
2/3 c sugar
3/4 c cold butter
1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 - 14 oz can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
2 c almonds, toasted and chopped
1 tsp solid shortening
1/2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and sugar, cut in butter until crumbly. Press on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Melt 1 cup chips with sweetened condensed milk; remove from heat. Cool slightly; beat in egg. Stir in almonds and extract. Spread over prepared crust.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until set. Cool Melt remaining 1/2 cup chips with shortening; drizzle over bars. Chill 10 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.