Coconut, almonds, mint chips, and more make these wonderful cookies. This is a great bar cookie if you are looking for something different.Ingredients:
Chocolate Bottom Layer:
1/2 C. Coconut Oil
2/3 C. Granulated Sugar
1/4 C. Unsweetened Cocoa
1 large Egg
1 1/4 C. All-purpose Flour
Mint Center:
1 1/2 C. Flaked Coconut
1 C. Sliced Almonds
3/4 C. Mint Chips
1 C. Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 tsp. Peppermint Extract
drop or two of Green Food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Glaze Topping:
3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
Preparation:
Pre-heat oven to 350-F degrees and set aside a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the coconut oil, sugar, cocoa, and egg until smooth.
Sift in the flour and mix until well blended. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the cake pan. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until dry. To prepare the topping, combine the coconut, almonds, and mint chips in a bowl, then sprinkle over the baked chocolate base. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. Pour the mixture evenly over the top of the nuts and coconut. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool.
Combine the chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until the chocolate is melted. Stir well until smooth and then let it stand for 2-3 minutes. Spread the chocolate evenly over the mint layer. KEEP REFRIGERATED until ready to serve. Cut into bars and enjoy.
Makes about 24 bars.
