Almond Squares

My aunt's recipe and the combination of the almond flavouring and the chocolate is just divine!!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 bars

Ingredients

• Crust

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  soft margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package  milk chocolate chips

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup  sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2. Grease 8x8 glass dish.
3. 3. Mix together crust ingredients - press into dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
4. 4. Remove once done, spread chocolate chips onto the crust.
5. 5. In a small pot, combine brown sugar, butter, milk. Bring to a boil for 1-3 minutes. Add sliced almonds, boil for another minute. Smooth topping over melted chocolate chips. Bake for another 8-10 minutes.
6. 6. Let cool and cut into 12 pieces.
7. 7. Enjoy!