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Almond Joy Cookie Bars

Chewy cookie bars layered with coconut, almonds, and melted chocolate for Almond Joy–style bars.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter cut into tiny pieces
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 10 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted almonds whole or chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
  • Make the crust: in a large bowl combine 3/4 cup butter (tiny pieces), 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 egg, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to work until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Press the crumbly dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust and bake for 15 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Prepare the filling: in a large bowl combine 10 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar; mix until well combined.
  • Carefully spread the coconut mixture over the warm baked crust in an even layer, then return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes more.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for about 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Scatter the 1/2 cup dry roasted almonds (whole or chopped) evenly over the cooled coconut layer.
  • Melt the 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between intervals, until smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the almonds and gently spread to coat evenly. Let cool to room temperature, then slice into 12 bars.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • pastry cutter or hands
  • rubber spatula or spoon
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Oven

Notes

  • Press the crust firmly for an even base.
  • Use chopped almonds if you prefer smaller pieces.
  • Microwave chocolate at reduced power to avoid scorching.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.