Chocolate Almond Butter Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Butter (softened)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 4 cups Quick Oats
• 3/4 cup Almond Butter
• 6 oz. Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• 1/3 cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. With an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars for 30 seconds or until fluffy.
3. Fold in oats.
4. Press crust into bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
5. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside.
6. In a medium sauce pan on medium-low heat, add Almond Butter and chocolate. Stir and heat through for 2-3 minutes or until mixture is smooth and well blended.
7. Pour topping over crust and spread evenly. Top with sliced almonds.
8. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.