Nutty "Buddy" Chocolate Cookie Bars
1 1/2 sticks ( 3/4 cup) butter3 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened, condensed milk (not evaporated milk)3 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips1 cup pecan pieces or chopped pecans 1/3 cup sliced (not slivered) almondsHeat the oven to 350 degrees.Place the butter in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a paper towel and microwave, on high, for about 45 seconds or until melted. Remove carefully and stir to melt completely.Place the graham cracker crumbs in a metal 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Pour the melted butter over the crumbs. Stir and fold until all the crumbs are moistened with the butter. Press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan.Pour the sweetened, condensed milk over the crumb crust. Spread to the edges with the back of a spoon. Top evenly with the chocolate chips, pecans and almonds. Press down with a fork.Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling slightly along the edges. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until firm for 1 to 2 hours before slicing. Store at room temperature, covered with foil.Makes 24 to 30 cookies.Nutrition values per serving: 248 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated), 29 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein, 21 mg cholesterol, 118 mg sodium.