Almond Joy Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chocolate chips (half a 12 oz bag)
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1/2 cup flaked coconut
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1/2 cup almond slivers
# Instructions:
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Line a 9x9" baking dish with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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In a large bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until creamed.
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Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix with electric mixer until combined.
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Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing as you go until it's all just combined. Do not overmix.
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Add chocolate chips, half the coconut flakes and half the almond slivers and stir until combined.
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Spread cookie batter into the baking pan. Spread evenly and smooth with a spatula. Add 10-20 more chocolate chips to the top as well as the remaining coconut and almonds.
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Cook for 20-22 minutes or until golden and cooked to your desired crispiness. Remember it will continue cooking a little when you remove it from the oven.
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Once cool, remove from the baking dish and cut into 16 pieces (or 9 if you prefer).
# Notes:
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These cookie bars taste just like the popular Almond Joy candy bars.
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For extra decadence, drizzle with melted chocolate after baking.