Almond Joy Bars (With or Without Almonds)
By
Opal Jackson-Cakmak
@sweetiecoconut
9
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These yummy bars may be sans almonds, but they're full of delicious flavor. A creamy coconut filling is sandwiched between a cookie crust and a decadent chocolate layer. They're gooey, creamy, and rich. This a great homemade candy recipe for an after-school treat for kids or to enjoy for Halloween. These Almond Joy bars should probably be called a Mounds bar since the nuts are optional. But we topped these with an almond and loved the bit of crunch.
Ingredients
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10 Tbspunsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 clight brown sugar, packed
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2 1/2 call-purpose flour
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1/2 tspfine sea salt
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28 ozsweetened condensed milk
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28 ozshredded coconut
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1 tspvanilla extract
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5 cbittersweet chocolate baking chunks (loosely placed in cup)
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·almonds, optional
How to Make Almond Joy Bars (With or Without Almonds)
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STEP 1Preheat oven to 350° F. In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until combined. -
STEP 2Add the flour and salt. Carefully mix to combine until it resembles chunky bread crumbs.
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STEP 3Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and coat with canola or vegetable spray. NOTE: I use a 13x9 inch pan because I prefer them thicker. You can adjust the size of the pan to your preference. You can use 1/2 the recipe if you do not need as much.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and evenly press the batter into an even layer. -
STEP 4Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire baking rack while preparing the coconut topping.
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STEP 5In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk, coconut, and vanilla.
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STEP 6Spread over the crust.
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STEP 7Bake for another 20-25 minutes until it begins to brown.
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STEP 8Melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Stir until melted and smooth. Pour over cooked coconut bars and spread into an even layer.
NOTE: Use chunks, not chips (70% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chunks). Bittersweet chocolate is available in several forms, including bars, chips, and chunks of various sizes. It is used in baking and cooking. -
STEP 9Allow to cool then refrigerate until hardened, about 1 hour. Cut into 36 squares.
NOTE: You can top with Almond Joy bites, sliced almonds or leave off. Use light or dark chocolate, your preference. -
About Almond Joy Bars (With or Without Almonds)
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