Chocolate Almond Shortbread Bars

0 Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13 in pan with parchment paper and set aside
1 Beat butter and sugar together, until light and fluffy (about 1 1/2 minutes). Add vanilla and mix
2 Mix in flour and salt and start mixing in low speed, increase speed to medium and beat until well incorporated and large crumbles form
3 Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the bottom layer and bake for 15 minutes, or until it's just beginning to turn lightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and let cool completely
4 Place the chopped chocolate bars into a heat-proof glass*. In a medium-sized sauce pan heat the heavy cream, until just simmering around the edges*. Turn off the heat and immediately pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes and then stir until smooth. Add almonds, salt and mix
5 Pour over shortbread layer and refrigerate until set (around 1 hour). Cut in equally sized squares, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!