Scrumptious Chocolate Layer Bars

Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins
Cooking Temp 375  °F
Servings 30
Ingredients
    Filling:
  • 2 cup chocolate chips
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • Crust:
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 3 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
  1. Combine chocolate chips, cream cheese and evaporated milk in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and ½ t. almond extract. Blend well; set aside.

  2. Combine remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl; blend well with mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of mixture in 9 x 13 inch greased pan; spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle rest of crumbs over filling. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars.