Almond Joy Brownies
Almond Joy Brownies are gooey fudge brownies filled with plenty of chocolate, almonds, and coconut - traditional and gluten-free recipes included.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus ¾ cup reserved
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour*
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes plus ¼ cup reserved
- ½ cup sliced almonds plus 2 tablespoons reserved
*Gluten-Free Alternative
- ⅓ cup brown rice flour
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square pan with foil and grease it very well with butter or baking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add 1 cup chocolate chips and stir until they have melted. Remove from the heat, add the sugar and stir to combine.
- Add the vanilla extract, the almond extract, and the eggs. Whisk or stir until smooth and shiny. Add the flour and salt and stir to combine. Stir in 1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and then sprinkle the top with the remaining coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, just until an inserted toothpick shows moist crumbs. Let the bars cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
COOK’S NOTE: For a dairy-free version of this recipe, you can substitute 1/4 cup melted coconut oil for the butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg