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ALMOND JOY BARS INGREDIENTS + NOTES
- Melting Chocolate: Go low and slow in the microwave when you’re melting the chocolate for the topping. It should never get too hot to touch. Use short bursts on 50% power and stir in between until melted.
- No nuts: Sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you don’t! These are super easy to make into a mounds bar, which was actually invented before Almond Joy. Use dark chocolate for the top and omit the almonds. You might need to increase the amount of coconut to absorb the milk and help the filling set properly.
- Sweetness Level: This almond joy bars recipe is very sweet like the candy bar, but if it’s too much for your taste, try using unsweetened coconut instead. Don’t omit the sweetened condensed milk. It’s the key to getting the right consistency in the filling!
- Most Importantly Cutting!!: Cutting these bars without squishing them can be a little bit of a challenge. Start with bars that are at room temperature, not cold from the fridge. I suggest doing what my Grandma always did when cutting something with a hard chocolate top. Run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe with a paper towel, and cut with the hot knife. Reheat your knife as soon as you feel resistance when cutting.
- I prefer to store the bars uncut to prevent them from drying out. Cut or uncut, make sure they are in a well-sealed container, and store in the fridge.
STORING + FREEZING + MAKE-AHEAD
- Can You Freeze These? This coconut almond joy bars recipe freezes beautifully. You can freeze them uncut in the pan. Wrap with several layers of cling wrap. Just remember, they’ll need to defrost before you can cut them!
- You can also freeze individual bars by wrapping them in cling wrap before putting them in a freezer bag.
- Make-Ahead Tips: I like to allow this almond joy bars recipe to sit for at least a day before serving so the filling can come together and set up.
- How Long Can You Keep This? Almond joy bar cookies will hold in the fridge for 3-4 days. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months, according to food handling guidelines.
HOW TO MAKE ALMOND JOY BARS
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