Easy Almond Joy Brownies Using Boxed Mix
Try to eat just one of these brownies.
These Almond Joy Coconut Brownies might look like a million bucks and taste like they were just bought from a fancy bakery, but the truth is that the main ingredient is actually just boxed brownie mix.
I am a sucker for boxed mixes, and often use them as a base to create yummy and simple recipes. You can do so much when using a boxed brownie mix, plus I love that I usually end up saving both money and time.
These over-the-top delicious brownies are so simple to make thanks to boxed brownie mix and just 4 additional ingredients. This recipe makes a rich, fudgy brownie with an ooey-gooey shredded coconut center. You can sure taste the famous almond joy candy bar – just in brownie form. SO good.
HIP TIPS
- I recommend getting a “fudge brownie mix”. This variety seems to have the best turn out for me.
- Add a layer of parchment paper to pan before pouring the brownie mix to prevent sticking, and help with easy clean up.
- Don’t forget to garnish your brownie mix before baking in the oven. The toasted coconut adds another layer of amazingness to this easy dessert.
Almond Joy Brownies
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 35 MINUTES
total time: 45 MINUTES
These rich and fudgy brownies, with an ooey-gooey shredded coconut center, are so easy to make thanks to boxed mix!
Ingredients
- 1 fudge brownie boxed mix
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup marshmallow cream
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare brownie mix as directed on the box in a mixing bowl and set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together condensed milk, marshmallow cream, shredded coconut, 3/4 cup almond slices, and almond extract.
4
Pour half of the brownie batter into a 9x9 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
5
Next pour the coconut cream mixture on top of brownie batter, spreading evenly. Pour remaining brownie batter over the coconut mixture and top with a handful of shredded coconut and almonds.
6
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. The middle will still be soft and you will need to let cool before cutting.
7
Enjoy!
This recipe is for all you chocolate and coconut lovers out there!
Just a warning, it’s pretty much impossible to just eat one slice.
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There’s a much simpler recipe: Use whatever brownie mix you like. Purchase Almond Joy snack size bars. Grease 9×13 pan and place opened snack size bars on the bottom of pan. Pour your brownie mix over top and bake. It’s delish!!
Do you grease your pan?
Great idea – after Halloween, they’ll be half price too!!
What is y’alls favorite boxed brownie mix? I love a good fudgy brownie. TIA!
I love the ghirardelli one, so delicious.
Thank you!
I agree, I’ve tried them all and agree with Jeanette, Ghirardelli is the beat.
Agree
I like Duncan Hines Milk Chocolates Brownies.
I usually put a layer of mix, a layer of Chocolate bars and another layer of the brownie mix.
I’ll also put some chocolate chips on top if I have them.
That sounds like a delicious chocolate overload!
Sounds yummy, thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to try. 🙂
I’ve made these several times over the years and they are delicious. The only things I don’t like about them is the dark chocolate & almonds, (I’m not suppose to have nuts anyway due to gastroparesis), so YES, I’m one of those people who likes milk chocolate and throws the almonds away! So when I make these I omit the almonds and name them “MOUNDS JOY”! 😉
Love that idea! I don’t like almonds but love milk chocolate and coconut! Thank you.
Any ideas of what could be used in place of coconut… the family is not a big fan 🤷🏻♀️
Cauliflower! Why not people use it for everything and say it that the same as the original recipes! 🤣🤣🤣
I think that sounds like creativity to me! You could grate it so it’s the right consistency. Bet it works great-good idea!
Hmm, You could add your favorite candy, but then don’t do the cream center as that is the almond joy flavor. Hope that might help!
I made this recipe and the batter never cooked thru in the middle. I cooked it for 50 mins and the inside was runny. I don’t know what happened
So sorry about that. Maybe bake just a bit longer if you decide to try once more. Hoping that might help.