SCRUMPTIOUS CHOCOLATE LAYER BARS 
2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2/3 evaporated milk
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. almond extract
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 medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Blend well; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixer bowl; blend well with mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of mixture in a 13 x 9 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.

 

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