SPLIT LEVEL COOKIE BARS

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Simple recipe for a great tasting bar cookie. This recipe came from a woman in my neighborhood who has been making these bar cookies for many years.

Provided by Bev erly

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chocolate chips (may substitute peanut butter or butterscotch chips)
3 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare crust by cutting margarine into flour, baking powder, salt and sugar until crumbly. Add beaten egg and extract. Take out approximately 1/4 cup crumb mixture and set aside for topping.
  • Press remaining crumbs into a lightly greased 8 inch square pan.
  • Combine second layer ingredients except for extract and nuts in saucepan and melt until smooth. Add nuts and extract. Spread filling over cookie base and spread remaining 1/4 cup of crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake at 375 oven for 25 minutes. Cool. Cut in bars.
  • Flavor is greatly improved if allowed to sit for a day. Store in sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 141.2, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17, Protein 2.9

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