Chewy Chocolate-Coconut Joy Bars Recipe

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1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds
1 bag (14 oz/400 g) sweetened flaked coconut, divided
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (175 mL) packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted
1 small pkg (9 oz/250 g) devil's food cake mix
1 egg
1/3 cup (75 mL) water
1 1/4 cups (300 mL) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided Toasted sliced almonds for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Finely chop almonds using Food Chopper. Combine almonds, 1 cup (250 mL) of the coconut, flour, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the brown sugar and baking soda in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of Large Bar Pan. Bake 8--10 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack.

2. Meanwhile, in clean batter bowl, combine cake mix, remaining 1/4 cup (50 mL) brown sugar, egg and water; whisk 1 minute or until smooth with Stainless Whisk. Pour batter over hot crust; carefully spread to edges using back of Small Mix 'N Scraper®. Sprinkle batter evenly with 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the chocolate morsels and remaining coconut. Bake 10--12 minutes or until coconut is toasted.

3. Place remaining 3/4 cup (175 mL) chocolate morsels in (1-cup/250-mL) Prep Bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute or until mostly melted, stirring every 20 seconds. Spoon melted chocolate into resealable plastic bag. Twist top of bag; trim corner. Drizzle chocolate over toasted coconut topping. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, if desired. Cut into 24 bars using Utility Knife; serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield: 24 bars

Cook's Tips: To toast almonds for garnish, place ¼ cup (50 mL) sliced almonds in (8-in./20-cm) Sauté Pan. Heat over medium heat 5--7 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.


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[YalisPantry]

Mmm....for sure im making this this weekend for the kiddos..cant wait! thanks for sharing :)

[YalisPantry]

OMG sooo delish!! for sure im making these :) Thanks for this awesome recip.