Chocolate-Glazed Almond Bars

Found in a magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 2 mins
• Yields: 40 bars

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  cold butter
• 3  egg whites
• 1  cup sugar
• 1 (12 1/2ounce) can  almond filling
• 2  cups  sliced almonds
• 4 (1 ounce)  bittersweet chocolate squares, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Pat into a 9x13 baking pan coated with cooking spray.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar, and almond filling until blended. Stir in the almonds. Pour over the crust.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until sett. Cool completely on a wire . Drizzle with chocolate. Cut into bars.
6. Store in the refrigerator.