12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

In saucepan, combine chocolate pieces, cream cheese and evaporated milk; stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in nuts.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy, Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Press half of flour mixture onto bottom of 12 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Spread chocolate mixture over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture; press down gently.

Bake 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Cool and cut into bars.

To freeze: prepare as directed. Wrap securely; freeze. When ready to serve, thaw unwrapped at room temperature, approximately 2 hours.

Yield: 2 dozen.