Coconut Almond Brownie Squares
1 Package (19-21 oz) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like
brownies)
1 package (10 oz) sweetened flaked coconut (3 � cups)
1 package (11.5 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (2.25 oz) sliced natural almonds (2/3 cup)
Preheat oven to 350. Spray stoneware bar pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies in a
bowl. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 16-18 minutes, do not over-bake.
Layer coconut and chocolate chunks over brownie base. Pour sweetened condensed
milk evenly over coconut and chocolate chunks. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake 20-23 minutes or until edges of coconut are deep golden brown and almonds
are lightly toasted. Cool completely on cooling rack. Cut into bars.
Yield: 24 bars. |