Chocolate Amaretto Bars

A layer of chocolate fudge with a hint of amaretto rests upon a buttery crust. Top it all off with a drizzling of chocolate and you've got dessert.

Ingredients

CRUST

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, cut into pieces, softened
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

FILLING

• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (recipe follows)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

FOR CRUST: Beat flour, butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

FOR FILLING: Beat eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter, cornstarch and liqueur in medium bowl with wire whisk. Stir in almonds and 1 2/3 cups morsels. Pour over hot crust; spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

FOR CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:Place remaining 1/3 cup morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave at 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over bars. Refrigerate for a few minutes to firm chocolate before cutting into bars.

Recipe Source: http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/30352/Chocolate-Amaretto-Bars/detail.aspx