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 ⓘ
Instructions
- 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.
- Press remaining crumbs into a lightly greased 8 inch square pan.
- 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.
- Bake at 375 oven for 25 minutes. Cool. Cut in bars.
- Flavor is greatly improved if allowed to sit for a day. Store in sealed container.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1228
kcal
61% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).