Description
If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you’re going to fall head over heels for these Almond Joy Cookie Bars. This easy dessert recipe layers rich chocolate chips, crunchy almonds, and sweet shredded coconut on a buttery cookie base to create a treat that’s gooey, golden, and unforgettable. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply when you need a delicious sweet fix at home. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, cookie bar recipes, or fun food ideas for parties, this is the go-to quick and easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and sliced almonds.
7. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top and gently press it into the dough.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden around the edges and just set in the center.
10. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Let the bars cool completely before slicing to get clean, sharp edges.
For extra nuttiness, toast the almonds before adding them to the dough.
You can freeze individual bars for up to 2 months for a make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg