Description
A delicious blend of chocolate, coconut, and almonds, these Almond Joy Cookie Bars evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup whole roasted almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and whole almonds.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter and ensure you let the bars cool completely for easier cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookie bars, dessert, chocolate, coconut, almond