Description
Homemade almond joy delight bars blend tropical coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds into a nostalgic dessert. Sweet memories of classic candy bars come alive with each delicious bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tbsps (170 g) butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup (7 oz) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (3 ½ oz) granulated sugar
- 2 1/8 cups (10 ½ oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position the oven rack in the lower-middle section at 325°F (163°C). Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray for seamless bar removal.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will provide structure to the bars.
- Wet Ingredient Transformation: In a large bowl, blend melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Incorporate whole egg, extra egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extracts, mixing until the mixture becomes a cohesive, glossy liquid.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing. Fold in shredded coconut and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for consistent flavor and texture.
- Pan Distribution: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, using a spatula to create a level surface. Sprinkle remaining coconut across the top, ensuring a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Baking Precision: Bake for 24-28 minutes until the surface turns light golden-brown and feels firm to the touch. The edges should begin to pull away from the pan, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow bars to cool completely on a wire rack. Once at room temperature, slice into 2-inch square portions, revealing the delectable layers of coconut and chocolate.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Measure ingredients exactly to maintain the perfect balance of flavors and texture in your Almond Joy Delight Bars.
- Gentle Mixing Magic: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a light hand to prevent tough, dense bars – stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Temperature Control: Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent baking results.
- Coconut Distribution Tip: Reserve some coconut for topping to create a visually appealing and textually interesting dessert with crispy edges and a golden-brown finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg