RICH CHOCOLATE ALMOND COCONUT BARS

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We love sweets and this one does not disappoint. I got this recipe from a local paper 10 years ago. A lovely bittersweet chocolate crust with almonds and coconut filling. Toasting the coconut creates a nice nutty, dark, deep flavor. Sounds like a chocolate bar doesn't it. Yummy!

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 18 squares, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces chocolate, bittersweet
1 tablespoon milk, chocolate
2 eggs, large
1 cup sugar, brown, dark, lightly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, pure
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
1 cup almonds, salted, coarsely chopped
3/4-1 cup coconut, lightly toasted (the toasting is optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small pot melt the butter and chocolate, slowly over a low heat.
  • Add the flour to a bowl and mix the melted chocolate mixture into the flour.
  • The mixture should be crumbly, next add the milk, mixing with a fork, until the crumbs are large and moist.
  • Press the dough into an ungreased 11 x 7 " pan, bake for 10 minutes, remove and cool.
  • In a medium size bowl lightly beat the eggs then add the brown sugar, baking powder, flour, vanilla and almond extracts, nuts and coconut, blending well.
  • Spread the filling over the crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes longer.
  • Cool completely before cutting into 18 large squares.
  • Keep any leftovers in the freezer.

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