Almond Chocolate Bars

Makes about 30

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Combine cream cheese and butter in mixing bowl, beat well. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking powder, add to batter, beating well. Spread mixture evenly in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle chips immediately over baked layer. Let stand 5 minutes, or until chocolate melts. Spread chocolate evenly, to the edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Cool and cut into bars.

Note: Originally posted by "Cyndi" to the now-defunct Holiday Cookie Club at Epicurious.com.

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Reviews of Almond Chocolate Bars:

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  Nancy  Dec 9, 2006
Would make this again.
Would make this again.
Simple and fast. Delicious and sweet. five stars

  A cookie baker in Pittsburgh  Nov 26, 2006
Would make this again.
Not bad, but if you eat one by itself (without coffee or tea) it is very dry tasting. I make the receipe exactly as the ingredients called. three stars

  Kareen  Jul 23, 2006
Would make this again.
Wow! this is too much temptation!... Tried it and loved it, was impossible not to eat just a square. My mom which is a very good cooker tasted them delicious! five stars

   Nov 16, 2005
Would make this again.
Really simple and easy to make.I made them with my daughter and was really happy with the results. five stars

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