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Almond-Coconut Candy Bars




Source of Recipe


Pillsbury Holiday Baking November 2002






Recipe Introduction


This cooky bar tastes a bit like an Almond Joy bar. A favorite of my husband.
Do yourself a favor when you make cooky bars and cook in cheap disposable aluminum pans. It makes cutting them SO much easier.





List of Ingredients



• BASE:
  
• 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 1/4 c. butter
  
• 1/2 c. chocolate cooky crumbs
  
• FILLING:
  
• 3 egg whites
  
• 1 c. sugar
  
• 2 t. vanilla
  
• 1/2 t. almond extract
  
• 2 1/2 c. coconut
  
• 3/4 c. all purpose flour
  
• 36 whole almonds
  
• GLAZE:
  
• 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 3 T. butter
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 inch pan w/ foil and spray w/ cooking spray (or use a disposable pan and spray). In a small saucepan, combine 1 c. chips and 1/4 c. butter; melt over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooky crumbs. Spread mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes. (I melted in the microwave.)
   
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla and almond extract; blend well. Stir in coconut and flour until well mixed.
   
3. Spread filling evenly over base. Arrange almonds over bars in 6 rows of 6 each.
   
4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until lightly browned and center is set when lightly touched.
   
5. In a small saucepan, melt glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. (I did this in the microwave.) Drizzle glaze over bars. Cool at least 4 hours until set. Cut into bars.
   






Final Comments


Makes 36 bars.