Coffee Crunch Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.

2. 2

   Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in another medium bowl until blended, about 2 minutes. Add espresso powder and almond extract; beat 1 minute. Stir in flour mixture in 3 additions, mixing until just absorbed after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds (dough will be thick).

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto ungreased rimmed baking sheet. Using hands, press dough into 12-inch square. Pierce all over with fork at 1-inch intervals.

4. 4

   Bake until edges are lightly browned and beginning to crisp, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on sheet 1 minute. Cut into 48 bars. Immediately transfer to rack; cool (bars will crisp as they cool). DO AHEAD:

5. 5

   Store in airtight container at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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