Bobbi’s Devilish Diamonds

1 1/2 cup chopped almonds

1/4 cup sugar

4 T butter

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 T butter

2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds

1 cup chocolate chips

 

Combine 1 1/2 cups almonds and sugar in a blender until tiny.  Melt 4 T butter and pour over almond mixture.  Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x9 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 17 minutes.  Meanwhile over medium-low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and 2 T butter.  Stir constantly until boiling.  Add in vanilla.  Pour over baked crust and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.  Meanwhile set aside 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds and 1 cup chocolate chips.  Remove dessert from the oven and immediately  sprinkle with chocolate chips.  Allow to sit only long enough to melt so you can spread it.  Spread over entire mixture and top with chopped nuts.   Refrigerate 4 hours.  Cut into small squares and enjoy!