Preheat oven to 350º
In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt until fluffy. Add flour, mix well. With floured hands press evenly into greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips and condensed milk, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in almond extract. Spread evenly over baked shortbread.
Garnish with almonds, press down firmly. Cool. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Cut into bars
Recipe submitted by Nick on 2/8/00