Almond Toffee Bars

1½ cups flour

½ cup powdered sugar

6 ounces sliced almonds (1 package)

1 cup cold butter

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (8-ounce) package toffee bits

1 cup mini chocolate chips

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1.   Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, sugar, and ¼ cup of almonds in a medium bowl. Cut in butter (I use a pastry cutter) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Line a 9×13” baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Press butter mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

2.  Stir sweetened condensed milk, toffee bits, chocolate chips, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Pour over hot, partially baked crust. Top with remaining almonds and continue baking 23-27 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into squares.

Yield: 36 bars