Chocolate Almond Bars

Name: Chocolate Almond Bars
Ingredients: 1 can crushed pineapple; 3/4 c. oleo, softened; 3/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed; 2 c. flour; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips; 1 Tbsp. freshly grated orange rind; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 3/4 c. sliced almonds

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 can crushed pineapple
3/4 c. oleo, softened
3/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed
2 c. flour
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. freshly grated orange rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. sliced almonds

Directions

1

Drain pineapple well.
2

Reserve juice.
3

Cream oleo until light and fluffy.
4

Beat in 1 tablespoon juice and brown sugar.
5

Add flour and beat well.
6

Press into 9 x 9-inch pan.
7

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
8

Combine chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, orange peel, vanilla and cinnamon in small pan.
9

Melt over low heat.
10

Spread over baked mixture.
11

Top evenly with drained pineapple.
12

Sprinkle with almonds.
13

Allow to cool.
14

Cut into bars. Makes 16 bars.