V's Almond Joy--Ee Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/3 ounce) package fudge brownie mix

• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 1 (14 ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut
• 14 ounces condensed milk (only using 1/2 can)
• 7 ounces marshmallow cream
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted if desired

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9X13X2 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Prepare Brownies as indicated on the box but add 1 tsp almond extract the same time you add the eggs. Cool. When the brownies are cool, poke holes all over the brownie's surface with a fork. (Keep the oven on).

3. 3

   Put the condensed milk into a small medium sized saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium heat. Stir often so it doesn't turn the milk into caramel. Add the marshmallow cream and continue mixing until combined. Add the coconut and mix well. Spoon the coconut mixture over the cooled brownies and put it back in the oven for 8 minutes. Cool. (Turn off oven)

4. 4

   In small bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave for a minute at a time and mix well. Continue until completely melted. Drizzle over bars. While the chocolate is still soft and unset, scatter almonds over the bars too. Cover lightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

5. 5

   Cut brownies 3 lines lengthwise with a sharp knife, then 5 lines across. You'll have 18 beautiful almond-joy-ee brownies!

6. 6

   Raves all around!