Almond Joy Brownies
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4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
Almond Joy Brownies
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Decadent fudgy brownies with a layer of sweet coconut filling and crunchy almonds, all topped with a layer of chocolate ganache. The perfect brownie for any Almond Joy lover.
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Ingredients
For the brownies
- ¾ cups butter 1 1/2 sticks
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¾ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
For the coconut filling
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups coconut unsweetened, shredded
- ¼ cup almonds whole
For the ganache
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F°. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan before topping.
- While brownies are baking and cooling, make the coconut filling and ganche.
To make coconut filling
- In a medium bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut and powdered sugar until well combined
To make chocolate ganache
- Place chopped chocolate and butter in a medium bowl. set aside.
- In a small saucepan heat heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and puur the cream over the chocolate. Let stand for 1-2 minutes then whisk until smooth. Let ganach cool slightly before topping the brownies.
To assemble
- Scoop the coconut filling mixture onto the cooled brownies and spread into an even layer with an offset spatula. Sprinkle almonds on top of the coconut, then pour the chocolate ganache on top. Spread out the ganache into an even layer, then let cool completely in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
800kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
98g
(33%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
473mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
82g
(164%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 800 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 800kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 98g | 33% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 82g | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
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