Description
A ridiculously easy and incredibly delicious dessert that tastes just like the beloved Almond Joy candy bar, featuring layers of coconut, chocolate, and almonds on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted salted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 ½ cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted salted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined and the crumbs are moistened.
Step 3: Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Step 4: Evenly sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut over the crust. Follow with an even layer of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, and then the sliced almonds.
Step 5: Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layers. Ensure all ingredients are coated as much as possible.
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the filling is set and bubbly. The center may still appear slightly soft, but it will firm up as it cools.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Cooling for at least 2 hours, or even chilling in the refrigerator for an hour, will make for cleaner cuts.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly toast the sliced almonds before adding them to the bars. These bars are rich, so small squares are often plenty! A sprinkle of sea salt flakes on top before baking can enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg