Almond-Chocolate Christmas Bars

• Crust:
• 2-1/4 c. flour
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. cold butter cut into Tbs.
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• Filling:
• 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 small can evaporated milk
• 1 tsp. almond extract

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray.
3. Crust:
4. In food processor combine flour, sugar and butter to resemble a fine meal. Reserve 1 cup of mixture. To remainder, add the egg and 1 tsp. of almond extract and mix well. Press egg mixture into pan. Set aside.
5. Filling:
6. Over medium-low heat, melt chocolate chips with the cream cheese and evaporated milk, stirring till smooth. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and remaining almond extract. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over the crust; sprinkle reserved cup of crust mixture evenly over the chocolate.
7. Bake at 375 for 18-23 minutes. Top should be barely golden and cookies just pulling away from edge of pan.
8. Cool completely and cut into small bars.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/almond-chocolate-christmas-bars-1213343 (may not work)