Ingredients
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
c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. almond extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray.
Crust: 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.
Filling: 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.
Bake at 375 for 18-23 minutes. Top should be barely golden and cookies just pulling away from edge of pan. Cool completely and cut into small bars.
