Amaretto Bars

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Amaretto Bars

Recipe By : Woman's Day, Cookies & Sweet Treats
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine -- cold
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons amaretto -- to 4 tablespoons
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup almonds -- sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch
baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until
crumbly. Press the mixture firmly in the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the
cornstarch into the amaretto until dissolved; stir in the
condensed milk. Pour the mixture evenly over the prebaked
crust. Top with the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds;
press down firmly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes longer, or
until golden brown. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.



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