Almond Joy Bars

[ { "@type": "HowToSection", "name": "Crust", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Preheat oven to 350°F." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Whisk confectioner's sugar, flour, and cocoa powder together in a bowl until combined. Pour melted butter into the mixture. With a spatula, stir to combine all the ingredients until fully incorporated. (Mixture will be dry)" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Pour chocolate crumbs into a greased 9x13 baking dish and press into an even layer." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Set aside." } ] }, { "@type": "HowToSection", "name": "Filling", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a large bowl combine the condensed milk, coconut flakes, and coconut extract. Stir until ingredients are fully incorporated. If the mixture seems too dry, let it sit for a couple minutes and it will appear to have more moisture." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Spread the coconut mixture over the chocolate crust and smooth into an even layer." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Bake for 20-22 minutes or until it starts to brown. A few random flakes might turn dark brown, but the overall crust should not burn." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "After the coconut bar has cooled a bit, add almonds on top. You can place them all over or 1 or each individual bar." } ] }, { "@type": "HowToSection", "name": "Ganache", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Pour chocolate into a medium to large bowl. Set aside." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Place butter and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not allow milk to burn." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Pour hot milk over the chocolate and allow it to sit for a couple minutes. Using a whisk, stir the chocolate mixture until it comes together and starts to thicken; about 5 minutes. (Chocolate should be shiny)" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Pour chocolate over warm coconut and then place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until chocolate has set." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Best served at room temperature." } ] } ]