Almond Joy Brownies

These gourmet brownies are perfect to share...they are also perfect if you want to eat the whole pan by yourself.

Almond Joy Brownies

Brownies
-1 C soft butter -1 C white sugar -1 C brown sugar -1 tsp salt -1 tsp vanilla -4 eggs, room temp -1 C cocoa -1 C flour -1 C slivered or chopped almonds

-mix sugar, salt, vanilla and butter just until creamed together -add the eggs and mix until smooth but don't overmix as you don't want to incorporate air into the mixture. -fold in flour and cocoa mixing until combined. -fold in nuts -pour into greased 9X13 pan

Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes

Coconut Layer
-2 tbsp butter -1/2 C condensed milk -1 tsp vanilla -1 to 1 1/2 C powdered sugar -1 3/4 to 2 C flaked coconut -mix together and spread over cooled brownies. (Add more powdered sugar or coconut depending on preference) Chocolate Topping
-1 C milk chocolate chips -1/4 C cream

-Melt chocolate chips and mix in cream until smooth. Spread over coconut layer -garnish with about 1/4 C sliced almonds over the chocolate -refrigerate for a few hours and allow to harden before cutting