Chocolate Almond Coconut Squares

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 25 squares

ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup coconut
• 1⁄2 cup chopped almonds
• 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons butter

directions

1. Combine crumbs, powdered sugar and melted butter in an 8x8x2-inch baking pan; combine mixture thoroughly.
2. Press on bottom of pan to form a crust.
3. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 10 minutes.
4. In a bowl beat together egg, sugar, flour, salt and vanilla.
5. With a spoon stir in coconut and chopped almonds.
6. Spread evenly over baked crust.
7. Bake for another 20 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
9. Over hot water melt together, chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons butter until smooth.
10. "Spread over baked and cooled cookie.
11. To set the chocolate place in refrigerator until chocolate is firm.
12. You can also place in the freezer for 10 minutes for a quick set.
13. Cut cookie in 5 widths in both directions.
14. Makes 25 squares, a cross between cookie and candy.