Almond Joy Brownies

Sharlene~W's Note:

This is a Pillsbury Bake-Off recipe from the 50s. The Almond Joys are melted and mixed into the recipe. I expected a more chocolately brownie when I discovered this recipe and was surprised to end up with a "blonde" coconut brownie with only a hint of chocolate taste. Very good.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 4 ounces almond joy candy bars (4 whole regular sized candy bars or 8 miniature candy bars)
• 1/2 cup butter (I prefer butter, but original recipe called for shortening) or 1/2 cup shortening (I prefer butter, but original recipe called for shortening)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease 9-inch square pan.
3. In medium saucepan over low heat, melt candy bars and shortening, stirring occasionally until chocolate and shortening are melted.
4. Add sugar and vanilla; blend well.
5. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in flour, salt and chopped almonds; mix well.
7. Spread in greased pan.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
9. Cool completely; cut into bars.

Reviews

[Rollin in the Dough!]

These were soooo good. I made for a family reunion and they were all gone before it was over! I melted some milk chocolate and lightly drizzled it over the bars..I did it before I cut them, next time I will cut first then drizzle because it started to come off the brownies when cut into! Thanks I will make this often!

[Mikekey]

Sinful!!! Really good (and really BAD :) ) I'll be making these again, even if I can't have them!