Delicious Almond Joy Cookie Bar

This Almond Joy Cookie Bar recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth with its gooey chocolate and coconut filling, crunchy almonds, and buttery cookie crust. It's the perfect treat for any occasion, and can be easily made at home. Enjoy the combination of flavors and textures in every bite!

Ingredients

• Cookie Crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• Coconut Filling:
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• Chocolate Topping:
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and sugar for the cookie crust. Add the cold cubed butter and using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the cookie crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
4. Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk for the coconut filling. Mix until well combined.
5. Once the cookie crust is baked, spread the coconut filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the coconut filling.
6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the coconut filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
7. While the bars are still warm, sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips on top. Allow the chocolate to melt for a few minutes, then spread evenly with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle sliced almonds and shredded coconut on top of the melted chocolate. Press them gently into the chocolate.
9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
10. Serve the delicious Almond Joy Cookie Bars and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.

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