Almond Chocolate Chip Bars

• 12 cup sugar
• 12 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 12 teaspoon baking powder
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup semi-sweet real chocolate chips
• 12 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 13 cup sliced almonds

1. Heat oven to 350F
2. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and almond extract in large mixer bowl.
3. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. Add egg; mix well.
5. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt.
6. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
7. Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
8. Spread batter into greased 8-inch square baking pan.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
10. Cool completely.
11. Combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and milk in small bowl; mix well.
12. Spread over cooled bars.
13. Sprinkle with almonds; press lightly into glaze.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-chocolate-chip-bars-278980 (may not work)