Almond Toffee Bars

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup butter
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped slivered almonds
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375. grease bottom and sides of 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• 2 in large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy. beat in egg. beat in flour until dough starts to form. press dough in pan. bake 13-18 minutes or until edges are light brown.
• 3 meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. boil 2 minutes without stirring. quickly stir in almonds; spread over baked layer. bake 15-20 minutes or until dark golden brown and bubbling.
• 4 immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot bars. let stand 5 minutes to soften; swirl chips over hot bars with spatula. cool completely, about 30 miuntes.