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JOY OF ALMOND BAR
JOY OF ALMOND BARS S
his recipe needs to come with CAKE:
a disclaimer—actually, a cou- Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
Flour for dusting the pan
ple of disclaimers: Do not
1 package (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s food
prepare if you are thinking of diet-
cake mix
ing. Do not prepare unless you have 1 ⁄3 cups water
1
at least two dozen people to feed. 1 ⁄2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
Now that that’s settled, let’s get on
with the good
COCONUT FILLING:
news: This
1 can (13 ounces) evaporated milk
recipe is 1 cup sugar
24 large marshmallows
outstanding,
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened
loved by both children and adults.
grated coconut, thawed
Combining the great flavors of
chocolate, coconut, almond, and CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
1
more chocolate, the results are deli- 1 ⁄2 cups sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
cious and indeed resemble a candy
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
bar with a similar name.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ⁄2 cup sliced almonds
MAKES: 48 BARS
PREPARATION TIME: 35 MINUTES 1. Place a rack in the center of the oven
and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly mist
BAKING TIME: 15 TO 20 MINUTES
two 13- by 9-inch baking pans with veg-
ASSEMBLY TIME: 5 MINUTES
etable oil spray, then dust with flour. Shake
