1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1¼ cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes
Rest time: Several hours


Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in the large bowl
of an electric mixer. Add vanilla and egg yolk; mix in flour and salt. Spread
mixture evenly onto a non-greased 16 X 12-inch baking pan and bake for 10 to
12 minutes, turning sheet from front to back after 6 minutes. Remove from oven;
let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top and let stand for 5 more
minutes. Spread smooth with a spatula and top with almonds. Let sit for several
hours before cutting into 2-inch squares. (Refrigerate to firm, if needed.)


Makes about 48 pieces.

Nutrition per piece (17 g): 90 calories, 1 g protein, 6 g total fat (3.5 g sat., 0 g trans), 9 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 35 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 2 points

1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 egg yolk, 1¼ cups flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped almonds