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Almond Joy Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Description

Almond Joy Magic Cookie Bars are a decadent layered dessert bar featuring a buttery chocolate graham cracker crust, rich milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy sliced almonds. Baked to golden perfection, these bars deliver a perfect balance of texture and flavors inspired by the classic Almond Joy candy bar.

Ingredients

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Crust and Base Layer

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Middle and Topping Layers

  • 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan and Oven: Spray the sides of a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread Melted Butter: Pour the melted butter into the prepared pan and tilt or swirl the pan to spread the butter evenly across the bottom.
  3. Create Crust: Sprinkle the chocolate graham cracker crumbs evenly over the butter layer. Press and flatten them firmly to form a solid bottom crust.
  4. Add Milk Chocolate Chips: Evenly sprinkle the milk chocolate chips across the graham cracker crust to create the next layer.
  5. Drizzle Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour and drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the milk chocolate chips, enhancing the chocolate richness.
  6. Layer Coconut: Sprinkle the sweetened flaked coconut evenly over the sweetened condensed milk layer.
  7. Top with Semi-Sweet Chips and Almonds: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sliced almonds evenly over the coconut layer, ensuring even distribution.
  8. Bake Covered: Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. This helps the bars cook through without burning the top.
  9. Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the coconut starts to brown lightly.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use a 13×9 inch pan for the best thickness and even baking.
  • Press the graham cracker crust firmly to avoid a crumbly bottom layer.
  • Covering with foil during baking prevents the coconut and nuts from browning too fast.
  • Allow bars to cool completely to set properly before slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness up to one week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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