Almond Toffee Bars

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter, plus 1 tbsp. softened and divided

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Directions:

1. Cream 3/4 cup butter and sugar; beat in egg yolk and extracts, mixing well.
2. Blend in flour and salt.
3. Spread dough evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Melt chocolate in double boiler over simmering water.
6. Remove from heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
7. Beat until chocolate is glossy.
8. Spread over baked crust and sprinkle with almonds.
9. Cool to allow chocolate to set.
10. Cut into bars.

By RecipeOfHealth.com