Homemade Almond Joy Bars
Savor the delightful combination of rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy almonds with these homemade almond joy bars. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are easy to make and will leave your family and friends craving more. Create sweet memories as you whip up these chewy, chocolate-coated delights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup whole almonds
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix coconut flakes, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whole almonds until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- While cooling, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the cooled coconut mixture, spreading evenly. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg