Half & half bars

18 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSemisweet chocolate chips
1pack(3 oz) cream cheese
½cupCondensed milk
2tablespoonsCashews, ground
½cupChopped walnuts
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
cupFlour
½teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
¾cupSugar
½cupButter, softened
1eachEgg
¼teaspoonAlmond extract

Directions

FILLING

CRUST

Make the filling first. In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, cream cheese and milk. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and almond extract; blend well. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Mix well until crumbly. Press half the crust mixture into an oiled 7 x 11-inch pan.

Spread filling over crust. Sprinkle rest of crust mixture over filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Makes 18 bars