Almond Joy Brownies

  • Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
Base:1 2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup shortening2 tbsp. water2 large eggs2 tsp. vanilla extract1 1/3 cup flour1/2 cup cocoa6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1 cup slivered almondsFilling:1/2 cup butter or margarine2 cup marshmallow fluff2 cup powdered sugar2 cup coconut2 tsp. vanillaTopping:6 tbsp. corn syrup6 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. water12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x13 baking pan

Combine sugar, margarine, shortening, and water in large bowl. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and melted chocolate. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Stir in 1 cup slivered almonds.

Bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick comes out slightly sticky. Let cool completely.

For Filling:

Beat margarine, and fluff until combined. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in coconut (you may add more sugar and/or coconut for a thicker filling)

Spread filling over cooled brownie base

Topping:
In small saucepan, mix corn syrup, butter and water. Heat on medium heat until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly, stirring occassionally, before spreading over Filling layer. If desired, sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Makes 48

Servings Per Recipe: 48
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 235.6
  • Total Fat: 11.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 111.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 2.0 g

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