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     Title: Scrumptiouse Chocolate Layer Bars
Categories: Chocolate, Bar cookies
     Yield: 36 servings

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    12 oz Chocolate chips
     5 oz Can evaporated milk
     8 oz Cream cheese
   1/2 t  Almond extract

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     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.

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