Fudgy Macaroon Bars

4 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Filling:
3 cups flaked coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Topping:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.

In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling.

Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely before cutting. Makes 3 dozen.