FILLING:

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
2/3 c. (5.3 oz.) evaporated milk
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. almond extract

CRUST:

3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Combine chocolate chips, cream cheese, and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in nuts and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Blend well; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl and blend well until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of mixture in a greased 9"x13" pan; spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle rest of crumbs over filling. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.