Almond Joy Bars Recipe

Homemade Almond Joy Bars recipe with creamy coconut, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate. A no-bake treat ready in just 15 minutes of prep and perfect for any dessert table.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 15

Servings: bars

Calories: 255kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 8x8 inch square pan For shaping bars
1 Parchment paper For easy removal
1 Large mixing bowl To combine coconut mixture
1 Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
1 Offset spatula To spread chocolate smoothly
1 Sharp knife For clean cuts

Ingredients

Coconut Mixture

3 cups Sweetened shredded coconut Base layer
0.5 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness
0.25 cup Coconut oil melted, helps bind coconut
2 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup Natural sweetener
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor
0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness

Almond Layer

1.5 cups Whole almonds toasted
2 tablespoon Coconut oil Mixed with almonds
1 tablespoon Honey For almond layer

Chocolate Layer

12 oz Dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) Coating
2 tablespoon Coconut oil Smooths chocolate
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract In chocolate layer

Instructions

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
Mix coconut, sugar, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and salt.
Press mixture into pan and chill 20 mins.
Toast almonds, chop half, and mix with oil and honey.
Spread almond mix on coconut layer.
Melt chocolate with oil and stir in vanilla.
Pour chocolate over almonds and smooth evenly.
Chill 2 hours until set.
Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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