Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups unsifted flour (all pourpose)
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a large mixer bowl,beat margarine,sugar and salt until fluffy.

3. 3

   Add flour and mix well.

4. 4

   With floured hands,press evenly into greased 13x9 inch pan.

5. 5

   Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

6. 6

   In a heavy saucepan over low heat,melt chips with eagle brand,stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in extract.

8. 8

   Spread evenly over shortbread.

9. 9

   Garnish with almonds,press down firmly.

10. 10

    Chill 3 hours or until firm.

11. 11

    Cut into bars.