Terri's Almond Roca Bars

• 2 c. flour
  
• 1 1/2 c. butter
• 1 3/4 c. brown sugar
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. chopped almonds
  
• 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Add 2 cups flour and press into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup almonds and bake for 10 minutes. In sauce pan combine 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 cup butter and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla and pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min. Remove from oven and cover with chocolate chips. Spread chips after melting like frosting and sprinkle with the remaining almonds.