Coffee Toffee Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1-2 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Beat together sugar, butter, and margarine until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.

3. 3

   Add flour, coffee, baking powder, salt, and almond extract to butter mixture.

4. 4

   Blend well.

5. 5

   Dough will be crumbly.

6. 6

   By hand, stir in chocolate chips and almonds.

7. 7

   Grease a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan.

8. 8

   Press dough evenly in prepared pan.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Combine glaze ingredients and spread over warm bars.

11. 11

    Note: It's best to cut bars while they are still very warm; chill before removing from pan.