2 cups semi sweet chips
1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 T evaporated milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 t almond extract
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 t almond extract
Combine chips, cream cheese and evaporated milk in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in walnuts and 1/2 t almond extract. Blend well and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend well on low until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half the mixture in greased 9 by 13 pan. Spread chocolate mixture over crust. Sprinkle rest of crumbs over filling. (If mixture softens and gets stiff, pinch off small pieces and drop over top) Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.
