"The Toasted Almond cocktail is the inspiration for these bar cookies. A rich buttery crust is layered with melted chocolate and a caramelized praline and almond topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups flour
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1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) butter, softened, divided
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1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Imitation Rum Extract
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1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds