Coconut Candy Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Place graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the almonds, and the brown sugar in a food processor.
3. 3
   Cover and process until almonds are finely chopped.
4. 4
   Add butter; cover and pulse with four or five on-off turns or until mixture is well combined.
5. 5
   Press crumb mixture onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes.
7. 7
   Combine coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl.
8. 8
   Spread mixture evenly over crust.
9. 9
   Sprinkle remaining 1 cup almonds evenly over coconut layer.
10. 10
    Bake for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Spread melted chocolate evenly over top of baked mixture.
12. 12
    Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
13. 13
    (If desired, chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.)
14. 14
    Cut into bars.
15. 15
    Makes 36 bars.
16. 16
    To store: Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover.
17. 17
    Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
18. 18
    Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.