Espresso Almond Strips

Yield:	27 Servings
Categories:	Bars, Squares

1	tb	Instant espresso-coffee powder
1 1/3	c	Flour
1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Butter; softened
1	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Almond extract
1		Egg
1	c	Walnuts; coarsely chopped
1/2	pk	(6 oz) semisweet chocolate pieces; (1/2 cup)