MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.03 Title: Scrumptiouse Chocolate Layer Bars Categories: Chocolate, Bar cookies Yield: 36 servings MMMMM--------------------------FILLING------------------------------- 12 oz Chocolate chips 5 oz Can evaporated milk 8 oz Cream cheese 1/2 t Almond extract MMMMM---------------------------CRUST-------------------------------- 3 c Flour 1 c Butter, softened 2 Eggs 1 t Baking powder 1/2 t Almond extract Mix chocolate chips, cream cheese and evaporated milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Mix well;set aside. Combine remaining ingredients. Blend well until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press 1/2 crumbs (not too hard) in greased 9 x 13 pan. Spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 of crumbs over filling. Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars. Makes approx. 36 bars. MMMMM