Split Level Cookie Bars

Name: Split Level Cookie Bars
Ingredients: First layer Crust; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup margarine; 1 egg (beaten); 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Filling; 1 cup chocolate chips (may substitute peanut butter or butterscotch chips); 3 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

16 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

First layer Crust
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Filling
1 cup chocolate chips (may substitute peanut butter or butterscotch chips)
3 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1

Prepare crust by cutting margarine into flour, baking powder, salt and sugar until crumbly. Add beaten egg and extract. Take out approximately 1/4 cup crumb mixture and set aside for topping.
2

Press remaining crumbs into a lightly greased 8 inch square pan.
3

Combine second layer ingredients except for extract and nuts in saucepan and melt until smooth. Add nuts and extract. Spread filling over cookie base and spread remaining 1/4 cup of crumb mixture on top.
4

Bake at 375 oven for 25 minutes. Cool. Cut in bars.
5

Flavor is greatly improved if allowed to sit for a day. Store in sealed container.