Almond Joy Bars
These bars are seriously decadent! People often beg me for the recipe!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Cooling Time1 hr
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond joy bars
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke
Crust
- 1 cup (128g) confectioner's sugar
- 2/3 (85g) all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (96g) dark cocoa
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) Challenge Unsalted Butter
Filling
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 28 ounces sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Ganache Topping
- 24 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) Challenge Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/2 cups (367g) whole milk
- handful of almonds to place on top
Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk confectioner's sugar, flour, and cocoa powder together in a bowl until combined. Pour melted butter into the mixture. With a spatula, stir to combine all the ingredients until fully incorporated. (Mixture will be dry)
Pour chocolate crumbs into a greased 9x13 baking dish and press into an even layer.
Set aside.
Filling
In a large bowl combine the condensed milk, coconut flakes, and coconut extract. Stir until ingredients are fully incorporated. If the mixture seems too dry, let it sit for a couple minutes and it will appear to have more moisture.
Spread the coconut mixture over the chocolate crust and smooth into an even layer.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until it starts to brown. A few random flakes might turn dark brown, but the overall crust should not burn.
After the coconut bar has cooled a bit, add almonds on top. You can place them all over or 1 or each individual bar.
Ganache
Pour chocolate into a medium to large bowl. Set aside.
Place butter and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not allow milk to burn.
Pour hot milk over the chocolate and allow it to sit for a couple minutes. Using a whisk, stir the chocolate mixture until it comes together and starts to thicken; about 5 minutes. (Chocolate should be shiny)
Pour chocolate over warm coconut and then place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until chocolate has set.
Best served at room temperature.
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Serving: 32g | Calories: 266kcal