Almond Joy Brownies

Name: Almond Joy Brownies
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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.