Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F. In a large mixing bowl, combine: 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter,softened) 1 tsp. lemon zest Blend well at low speed of mixer until particals are fine. Press into an ungreased 8 inch square pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven.

Sprinkle evenly with: 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 6 oz. chopped prunes

Topping: 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup half & half 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Place topping ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionall. Pour ober prune and chocolate pieces and continue baking for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. While warm, cut into bars.

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