Almond Joy Bars
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Serves: 36
- 10 TB unsalted butter {at room temperature}
- ¾ C. light brown sugar
- 2½ C. flour
- ½ tsp. fine sea salt
- 28 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 28 oz. shredded coconut
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 5 C. bittersweet chocolate baking chunks {I used chips}
- ½ or more Almonds
- Preheat oven to 350° F .
- Line a sheet pan {I used a large cookie sheet with 1" sides}with aluminum foil and coat with Pam.
- 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.
- Layer base with sliced almonds.
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe by REASONS TO SKIP THE HOUSEWORK at https://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/almond-joy-bars/
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