Coconut Almond Brownie Squares

This is one of my favorite brownie recipes! They are so quick and easy to make, but they look and taste so decadent that no one will ever know. When we were younger and money was tight I would make them with generic brands and pass them out for Christmas. (No one ever guessed.)The brownies were very forgiving and to this day, they are still on of my most requested sweets.

Coconut Almond Brownie Squares
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1 package (19-21 oz) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
1 package (10 oz) sweetened flaked coconut (3 ¾ cups)
1 package (11.5 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (2.25 oz) sliced natural almonds (2/3 cup)

Preheat oven to 350. Spray stoneware bar pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies in a bowl. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 16-18 minutes, do not over-bake.



Layer coconut and chocolate chunks over brownie base. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over coconut and chocolate chunks. Sprinkle with almonds.