Shelly's Recipe

*CHOCOLATE LAYER BARS*

Category: Bars

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 tsp almond extract
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 tsp almond extract

Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan. Cover over low heat, stirring constantly until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and 1/2 tsp almond extract. Blend well. Set aside.

Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Press half of mixture in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with rest of crumbs over filling. Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes.