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Almond Joy Cookie Bars – Easy Chocolate, Coconut & Almond Dessert Bars

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These Almond Joy Cookie Bars are an irresistible layered dessert featuring a buttery cookie base, gooey chocolate chips, crunchy almonds, and sweet shredded coconut – perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a homemade treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bars

Ingredients

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  • 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. Cream together 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. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and sliced almonds.
  7. Spread dough evenly in prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top and gently press into dough.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden around edges and just set in center.
  10. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
  • For extra nuttiness, toast almonds before adding.
  • Freeze individual bars for up to 2 months for a make-ahead treat.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian