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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookies

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If you love Almond Joy candy bars, this gluten free chocolate almond joy cookies recipe will become your favorite.

Moist chewy coconut on top of a chocolate brownie…one bite and you will be hooked!

Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bars stacked on top of each other

(*This post is sponsored by Immaculate Baking Company, but all delicious sweet opinions are my own.)

You are in for a treat with these chocolaty gluten free chocolate almond joy cookie bars.

They are not only are these almond joy cookies gluten free, but they are also dairy free. The hero of this dessert is the Immaculate Baking Double Chocolate Cookie Mix. This gluten free cookie mix is easy to use, it mixes up super fast, and it can be used by itself for cookies, or as a part of a fabulous dessert recipe!

Have you seen Immaculate Baking Company mixes in your grocery store? (And if they are close-by, go grab a few boxes because there are so many fun varieties to try!!)

Immaculate Baking Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie Mix box next to a bowl of batter

*Note that not all Immaculate Baking Mixes are gluten free. The good news is the mixes that are gluten free are made in a dedicated gluten free facility, so you can be assured these baking mixes are both safe and delicious!

Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bar on a plate

Check out that gooey coconut filled almond joy coconut topping. It blends so well with Immaculate Baking’s Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cookie Mix.

Can you believe this delicious dessert is dairy free? I was lucky enough to find coconut condensed milk in my local market. Almond joy cookies sweetened by condensed milk give that gooey coconut texture you love in the candy bar!

If you are dairy free as well as gluten free, here are two other delicious dairy free recipes to try. Gluten Free Monkey Bars and Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Donuts.

Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bars in a baking dish

This recipe for almond joy cookies is so easy to make. All you need is Immaculate Baking Company’s Double Chocolate Cookie Mix ingredients, unsweetened shredded coconut, shredded almonds, and coconut condensed milk.

Top view of a Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bar on a plate with the baking dish full of bars in the background

This cookie bar recipe is really hard to resist! I dare you to eat just one cookie bar!

A fork taking a scoop of Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bar

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How to make gluten free almond joy bars:

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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Gluten free chocolate brownie almond joy bars.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cookie bars
Calories: 404 kcal
Author: Sandi Gaertner
Ingredients
  • 1 box Immaculate Double Chocolate Baking Mix Make according to directions
  • 1 can condensed coconut milk
  • 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup slivered toasted almonds
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Make the cookie mix according to package directions.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, add coconut, almond, and condensed milk. Mix well.
  4. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil.
  5. Add cookie dough to the bottom. Spread to cover the whole bottom and press down. Bake 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. Spread the coconut mixture on top.
  7. Bake an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
  9. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Joy Cookie Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 232mg 10%
Potassium 147mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 39g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1.6%
Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 14.9%
Iron 10.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    • I hope she likes these Brandy. Please let her know she can drop me a line if she has any questions. Figuring out the next steps after being diagnosed can be pretty confusing. Take care, Sandi

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  10. A friend of mine has a gluten-free kid who always feels left out on Halloween! This is a perfect way to share a traditional Halloween candy with them!

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