COCONUT-ALMOND COOKIE BARK

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As kids, my friends and I sandwiched Almond Joys between cookies. For our high school reunion, I re-created the idea with a tasty baked version that breaks apart like chocolate bark.-Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 15 minutes., Whisk in sugars, egg and extract until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Fold in 1 cup coconut and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. , Transfer pan to a wire rack; sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Toast remaining coconut. Spread chocolate chips evenly over cookie. Sprinkle with remaining coconut; top with almonds. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. , Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Break cookie into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COOLLUKEMYERS Luke
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Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Casey Carnes
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This bark is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Krechr Hollett
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut, almonds, and chocolate.


MD amdadul Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Funny Chiumia
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I've made this bark several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nathan Hodgson
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The best part about this bark is that it can be customized to your liking. You can add different nuts, fruits, or even spices.


Beaux Bendy
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This bark is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Hamim Hasan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have in my pantry.


mercy wamucii
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The bark turned out so beautifully! It looks just like the picture in the recipe.


AyyeZ Nation
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.


Keilana McLeod
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I made this bark for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Noorulhaq Shinwari
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Coconut Almond Cookie Bark is a delightful and easy-to-prepare treat! The combination of coconut, almonds, and chocolate is a match made in heaven.