Almond Joy Brownies

Ingredients

• 4 ounces almond joy candy bars (4 whole regular sized candy bars or 8 miniature candy bars)
• 1/2 cup butter or shortening (I prefer butter, but original recipe called for shortening)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease 9-inch square pan.

3. 3

   In medium saucepan over low heat, melt candy bars and shortening, stirring occasionally until chocolate and shortening are melted.

4. 4

   Add sugar and vanilla; blend well.

5. 5

   Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Stir in flour, salt and chopped almonds; mix well.

7. 7

   Spread in greased pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center.

9. 9

   Cool completely; cut into bars.