Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars
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You may be familiar with a certain candy bar that gloriously combines coconut, almonds and chocolate. And if you love said candy bar as much as we do, you're going to go bananas (coconuts?) for our homemade version. It's simple: We bake a creamy macaroon base and top it with toasted almonds and plenty of melted chocolate. Like the original, these treats won't last long.
Ingredients
3 egg whites
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon salt
3½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1¼ cups whole almonds
1 cup chopped chocolate, melted
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the egg whites and sugar on medium speed until well incorporated and the sugar is nearly dissolved. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and salt; mix to combine.
3. Stir in the coconut by hand, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press into an even layer.
4. Sprinkle the almonds over the coconut and press gently to secure.
5. Bake until the coconut begins to turn golden brown at the edges and the almonds are toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
6. When the coconut mixture is cool, drizzle the melted chocolate all over the surface. Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is set.
7. Slice into 12 even squares. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve, up to three days.
328 calories
21g fat
34g carbs
5g protein
29g sugars
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