Description
Delightful bars combining rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy almonds, perfect for family gatherings and sweet moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole or slivered almonds (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and almond extract until well incorporated.
- Spread the coconut mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish and press down firmly.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly golden.
- While the base cools, melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the baked coconut base and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped almonds on top or fold them into the chocolate.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut or almond-based condensed milk and a dairy-free butter substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Almond Joy, dessert bars, family recipe, baking, chocolate, coconut, homemade sweets