Almond Chocolate Chip Bars

Makes 25 bars
Prep Time: 15 min
Baking Time: 25 min
Cooling time: 30 min

Ingredients:

• Bars Ingredients
  • 1/2 - cup sugar
  • 1/2 - cup butter, softened
  • 2 - teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 - cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 - teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 - teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 - cup semi-sweet real chocolate chips
• Glaze Ingredients:
  • 1/2 - cup powdered sugar
  • 1 - Tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 - Tablespoon milk
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan

1. In a large mixer bowl, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and almond extract.
2. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and mix well.
3. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt.
4. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
5. Spread batter into 8-inch square baking pan.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and milk. Mix well.
8. Spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with almonds; press lightly into glaze.

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