Almond Joy Brownies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 
  4 ounces almond joy candy bars (4 whole regular sized candy bars or 8 miniature candy bars)
• 1/2 cup butter (I prefer butter, but original recipe called for shortening) or 1/2 cup 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.