Description
Almond Joy Cookie Bars bring the classic candy to life with layers of chewy coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds on a buttery cookie crust. These dessert bars are easy to bake and perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday cravings. A must-try sweet treat for coconut and chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole almonds
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in vanilla, then mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
4. Press dough evenly into prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
5. Mix coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl.
6. Spread coconut mixture over the warm crust.
7. Place whole almonds evenly across the top.
8. Bake again for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden.
9. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot bars and let sit 5 minutes.
10. Spread melted chocolate into a smooth layer.
11. Cool completely in the pan. Once chocolate sets, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Use parchment paper for easy removal.
Let bars cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
Swap dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg