Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO BARS

Category: Bars

Crust
2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter cut into pieces, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Filling
4 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Chocolate Drizzle (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan. For crust: Beat flour, butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

For filling: Beat eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter, cornstarch and liqueur in medium bowl with wire whisk. Stir in almonds and 1 2/3 cups morsels. Pour over hot crust; spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

For chocolate drizzle: Place remaining 1/3 cup morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave at 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over bars. Refrigerate for a few minutes to firm chocolate before cutting into bars.