Almond Joy Bars (With or Without the Almonds)

Almond Joy Bars (With or Without the Almonds) Recipe
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Recipe Rating:
 79 Ratings
Categories: Cakes, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Collections: Food on the Run, 2012 Member's Choice
Keywords: easy, and, desserts, bars, Joy

Ingredients

10 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 c light brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
28 oz sweetened condensed milk
28 oz shredded coconut
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 c bittersweet chocolate baking chunks (loosely placed in cup)
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sweetiecoconut
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Bekka's Notes:

This recipe is so good! Use light or dark chocolate. Use a 13x9 inch pan for a thicker recipe. Use half the recipe for a smaller group. It is simply easy. (Call it Almond Joy or Mounds, either way it is good).

Comments from the Test Kitchen: Kitchen Crew

Sometimes being sweet and flaky is just the ticket! These yummy bars may be sans almonds, but they're FULL of delicious flavor.

 

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350° F . Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and coat with canola or vegetable spray. NOTE: I use a 13x9 inch pan becasue 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.
2
In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until combined. Add the flour and salt. Carefully mix to combine until it resembles chunky bread crumbs. Transfer into the prepared pan and evenly press the batter into an even layer. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire baking rack while preparing the coconut topping.
3
In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk, coconut, and vanilla. Spread over the crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until it begins to brown.
4
Melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Stir until melted and smooth. Pour over cooked coconut bars and spread into an even layer. Allow to cool then refrigerate until hardened, about 1 hour. Cut into 36 squares.
5
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, cooking, and is eaten out of hand.

NOTE: You can top with Almond Joy bites, sliced almonds or leave off. Use light or dark chocolate, your preference.
Comments

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user Bekka Newcomb sweetiecoconut
Opal Newcomb [sweetiecoconut] has shared this recipe with discussion group:
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CarolAJ
Nov 22, 2011
When they harden would they be hard to cut? Do you score them after you pour it on They look wonderful.
sweetiecoconut
Bekka Newcomb sweetiecoconut
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 22, 2011
I personally usualy cut them before becasue I usually want some. LOL
It is ok either way but if hardened the chocolate will not run down the sides.
Thanks
Neeniejan
Nov 22, 2011
Opal, these sound delish! Almond Joy is my favorite candy bar, so stands to reason this would be great! Maybe mix some chopped almonds in with the coconut mixture with these, or sprinkle some sliced almonds over top of the chocolate while it's still warm? Yummo! Saving! ♥
sweetiecoconut
Bekka Newcomb sweetiecoconut
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 22, 2011
Yes you can add! I love coconut. Check out my book called Sweetie Coconut. I put together some awesome coconut recipes I found on just a pinch.
Neeniejan
Nov 22, 2011
Thanks Opal! I'll check it out! ♥
There is a group here for Coconut Lovers...if you haven't seen it yet, go check it out!
CarolAJ
Nov 22, 2011
ALMOND JOY BITS CHEESECAKE SQUARES! These remind me of the almond squares I posted. great recipe
sweetiecoconut
Bekka Newcomb sweetiecoconut
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 22, 2011
I have seen several similar recipes. I will save all of them! Thanks Jan for the Coconut Lovers group info. I will definitely check it out!!
CarolAJ
Nov 22, 2011
Yes thats what is great about this club, I didn't mean mine would replace this on Opal, each is different in its own way, I will try this one as well.
sweetiecoconut
Bekka Newcomb sweetiecoconut
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 22, 2011
Thanks Carol. If you try this one let me know what you think. I am so looking forward to all the wonderful recipes. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!
user Bekka Newcomb sweetiecoconut
Opal Newcomb [sweetiecoconut] has shared this recipe with discussion group:
COCONUT LOVERS UNITE
CarolAJ
Nov 22, 2011
Tks Opal ~ Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well !!!

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