If you love coconut, chocolate, and almonds, these Almond Joy magic bars are the perfect mix. They’re gooey in the center, crisp on the edges, and built on a rich chocolate graham crust.
Better texture in every layer: A chocolate graham crust gives you a simple base that sets these bars apart from other magic bar recipes.
Faster and simpler prep: Layer the ingredients, bake, and slice. It all comes together fast with pantry staples.
Candy-bar flavor, homemade freshness: You get the flavor of an Almond Joy, but with richer chocolate, fresh coconut, and toasted almonds.
Easier Drizzle Tip: Warm your sweetened condensed milk so it spreads over the top.
No Chocolate Graham Crackers? Use chocolate Teddy Grahams or mix 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder with regular Graham crackers.
Chocolate Chips: Mini or regular chips work well. Milk or semi-sweet are both great.
Salted Butter: The salt balances the sweetness and brings out the chocolate.
If you want a dessert that tastes like your favorite Almond Joy candy bars, you’re in the right place. These bars mix gooey coconut and chocolate with crunchy almonds and a chewy crust. The textures work together and make each bite great.
Prep & Make Graham Cracker Crust: Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray, then line it with parchment. Stir the chocolate graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle 1 – 1 ½ cups of the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips over the crust.
Coconut Layer: Then layer on shredded sweetened coconut.
Almond Layer: Sprinkle sliced almonds over the coconut.
Sweetened Condensed Milk Layer: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
Top & Bake: Sprinkle a few more mini chocolate chips over the top, then bake for 20 minutes. Allow almond joy magic cookie bars to cool completely before cutting.
Crust: Press the crust firmly into the pan so it sticks together and cuts nicely. The bottom of a measuring cup works great to press and make the layer even.
1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs about 12 graham crackers½ cup melted salted butter2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut1 ½ cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup sliced almonds1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Room Temp & Fridge: Store cooled bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container or wrap slices individually; they’ll keep for up to 3 months.
If you loved these Almond Joy magic bars, try more coconut treats below. Tell me which on is your favorite in the comments below!