Almond Mocha Bars Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. Firmly-packed brown sugar
• 2/3 c. Crisco shortening
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. Instant coffee dissolved in
• 2 Tbsp. Cool water
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp Almond extract
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
• 1/3 c. Cocoa
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 1 c. Miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 c. Slivered almonds toasted and coarsely minced
• 1 c. Icing sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Cool strong coffee*

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