These Almond Joy Brownies have a thin, fudgy brownie layer and are topped with a creamy coconut filling, almonds and a layer of chocolate! With quick prep and simple pantry items, these brownies are perfect when you need a last-minute dessert.
Your Favorite Chocolate Bar, Now in Brownie Form
Almond Joy has always been a favorite chocolate bar for both the hubs and I, and when it comes to dessert, it’s one of the few things we always agree on! We just love coconut, and obviously, anything with chocolate.
This Almond Joy brownie recipe comes from my friend Aimee Berrett, and it has truly become a go-to in our house. It’s simple and yet totally decadent (a.k.a. the best kind of combination!).
Most of the time I love making things from scratch, but this one is perfect for when you just need to bake something fast. Maybe a child forgot to mention an upcoming bake sale? Last minute company? A chocolate craving you need to satisfy now? This recipe is perfect for those times! I’ve since updated it to include one of my best homemade brownie recipes, but a boxed mix works just as well in a pinch!
Ingredients for Almond Joy Brownies
- Butter: I prefer using unsalted butter for this recipe, but if you only have salted on hand, just leave out the extra salt.
- Sugar: You’ll need both granulated sugar for the brownie base and powdered sugar for the coconut layer.
- Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened, as we’re already adding sugar.
- Shredded coconut: Sweetened works best, but unsweetened is fine too if you prefer it less sweet.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Just one can is needed to make the coconut layer super gooey.
- Almonds: Sliced or slivered almonds work well for the topping.
- Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips are perfect for the ganache topping.
Tips for Almond Joy Brownies
- Use a wet spatula or wet fingers to spread the coconut layer. The mixture is sticky, so keeping your tools damp will make it much easier to spread evenly without pulling up the brownie underneath.
- Make sure the brownies are completely cool before adding the coconut layer. If they’re even a little warm, the filling will slide around and won’t set properly.
- Let the chocolate layer set completely before slicing. You can pop them in the fridge to speed things up. When it’s time to cut, use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for the cleanest slices.
How to Store Almond Joy Brownies
These brownies taste even better the next day once all the layers have had time to set and meld together. To keep them fresh, just place them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay delicious for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze these brownies?
Yes! Once fully set, slice and layer them between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer-safe container. They’ll keep well for up to 2 months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Almond Joy Brownies
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Topping
- 3 cups shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- 300 ml can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup almonds
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13" pan with parchment and grease lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar and whisk until combined. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Add the cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder and whisk just until combined.
- Spread into prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar. Use a wet spatula or wet fingers to spread coconut mixture over browns. Place almonds evenly over the coconut mixture.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in a small bowl in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring each time until smooth. It should take 40-60 seconds total.
- Pour chocolate over coconut layer and spread evenly. Allow to set completely before slicing — place in the fridge to chill even quicker!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Natalie says
YUM! These brownies look so good!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I love coconut and these brownies, though I admit I think your pictures are even prettier than mine ;)! Thanks so much for helping to promote my cookbook!
Zainab says
This is one of my favorite candy bars. I love everything about these brownies.
Cheryl Diamond says
Did you ever consider selling this book on QVC? I think it would be a great seller. I see other cookbooks and baking books on there sell out in the first few minutes of presenting it. Just a suggestion.
Ashley Fehr says
I think that is up to the publisher but, yes, I think you can get some great publicity! I think it will be a great seller anyway!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Oh man, I ADORE Almond Joys and these brownies are seriously calling out to me!! That coconut layer looks outrageous. Yum!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
I’ve never been a fan of shredded coconut (I used to eat the chocolate around the outside of any coconut candies in the box!), but I’m still drooling over these bars! They look so good and I love that photo of them stacked one on top of the other. I want to reach right into my screen and grab one! 😉
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Almond Joys (and Mounds) are my FAVORITES!! These brownies look so incredible – I wish I had one right now. I need to check out Aimee’s book – what a great concept!
Malinda @Countryside Cravings says
Lol, I am glad I’m not the only one leaving out ingredients! These look sinfully delicious and I am a coconut fan as well!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
So decadent! Almond Joys are one of my a favorite candy bars! Sounds like a fun cookbook!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Oh my gawsh, I looooove coconut, like gimme it allll day, every day type of love! And Almond Joy was one of my favorite candies before I developed that damned cocoa allergy. So these brownies are totally making me drool girlfriend!! I want a stack of these SO BAD! I’m going to have to make them for Boy and try to control my jealousy as he devours every last morsel. Cheers!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
These brownies look absolutely incredible, and so does Aimee’s book! Just gorgeous.
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I am in the coconut camp with you! I always have a brownie mix in the pantry (Ghirardelli) for those last minute treats (or when I’m being lazy)!
grace says
i prefer mounds anyway. 😉
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! Well I’m glad that you don’t mind!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
So I have to admit that I don’t like coconut, but my husband loves it! I think he would be thrilled if I made a big batch of these brownies for him. Love the mashup of the candy bar and chocolate. What a fun treat for coconut lovers!
Ashley Fehr says
Okay, we can agree to disagree on this one! I LOVE coconut (we both do) so I had to get rid of these ASAP. Lol!