This recipe describes how to make chocolate layer bars. It involves making a chocolate filling with chocolate chips, cream cheese and evaporated milk and mixing in vanilla and walnuts. Separately, a crust is made by blending flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, margarine, vanilla and eggs to resemble coarse crumbs. Half the crumbs are pressed into a pan and topped with the chocolate filling, then sprinkled with the remaining crumbs before baking for 35-40 minutes.

1. Chocolate Layer Bars
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate chips
1 package cream cheese
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1½ tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
1. Combine chips, cheese, & milk in medium sauce pan.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
3. Remove and add nuts & vanilla. Blend well.
Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1½ cups sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
3. Press ½ mixture in greased 9 x 13 pan.
4. Spread on chocolate mixture
5. Sprinkle with rest of crumbs over filling.
6. Bake 35-40 minutes at 375°