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Almond Chocolate Bars
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 20
From Southern Living 1983 Annual Recipes cookbook.
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
1. Combine cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl; beat well. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in vanilla.
2. Spread mixture evenly in an ungreased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
3. Sprinkle chocolate chips immediately over baked layer; let stand 5 minutes or until chocolate melts. Spread chocolate evenly, to edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Cool and cut into bars.
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