Coconut Candy Bars


Coconut Candy Bars
Makes: 36 servings
Prep 30 mins Bake 350°F 22 mins
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Coconut Candy Bars
Ingredients
  • 2 cups  graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups  whole almonds, toasted*
  • 1/3 cup  packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup  butter, melted
  • 1 14 ounce package flaked coconut
  • 1 14 ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
  • 18 ounces  dark chocolate pieces, melted**
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Place graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the almonds, and the brown sugar in a food processor. Cover and process until almonds are finely chopped. Add butter; cover and pulse with four or five on-off turns or until mixture is well combined. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes.

2. Combine coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl. Spread mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup almonds evenly over coconut layer. Bake for 10 minutes.

3. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top of baked mixture. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. (If desired, chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.) Cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.

From the Test Kitchen*
  • To toast nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until nuts are slightly golden brown, stirring once or twice.
**
  • To melt dark chocolate pieces, place chocolate pieces in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50 percent power (medium) about 3 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring once or twice.
  • Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
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