Desserts

Chocolate Amaretto Bars

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Bars
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 38 s
Total time: 73 s
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarinecut into piecessoftened; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup light corn syrup; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons butter or margarinemelted; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups sliced almonds; 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morselsdivided

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®

Level

Easy

Prep

15 min

Cook

38 min

Servings

30 bars (2 1/2 dozen)

Chocolate Amaretto Bars feature a delicious layer of chocolate fudge with a hint of amaretto on a buttery crust. Top it all off with a drizzling of chocolate and you've got an amazing dessert.

Key Ingredients

A yellow bag of semi-sweet morsels with a red label beside a gooey chocolate chip cookie and chocolate morsels.

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

12 oz.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, cut into pieces, softened
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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4 large eggs
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3/4 cup light corn syrup
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups sliced almonds
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2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

Make It

Step 1

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

Step 2

Beat flour, 3/4 cup butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 4

Beat eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons 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.

Step 5

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Step 6

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.