Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread

This needs about 3 hours chilling time

Preheat oven to 350.

In a large mixer bowl , beat margarine , sugar and salt until fluffy.

Add flour and mix well.

With floured hands , press evenly into greased 13x9 inch pan.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a heavy saucepan over low heat , melt chips with eagle brand , stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in extract.

Spread evenly over shortbread.

Garnish with almonds , press down firmly.

Chill 3 hours or until firm.

Cut into bars.

butter, powdered sugar, salt, unsifted flour, semi-sweet chocolate chips, eagle brand condensed milk, almond extract, sliced almonds