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Triple Threat Cookie Bar
 

Triple Threat Cookie Bar

A brownie bar topped with homemade almond paste and a crunchy coconut topping.

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  • Serves: Makes 16 squares
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-50 minutes

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION FACTS

Servings Per Recipe: Makes 16 squares

Serving Size: 1 bar

Amount Per Serving
 
Calories:
380 
Calories from Fat:
190 
Total Fat:
21g 
Saturated Fat:
6g 
Cholesterol:
25mg 
Sodium:
170mg 
Total Carbs:
45g 
Dietary Fiber:
3g 
Sugars:
9g 
Protein:
5g 

DIRECTIONS

  1. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Follow the directions on the brownie mix box. Bake and let cool.

  2. PUREE almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add remaining almond paste ingredients and puree until finely ground into a paste. Press spoonfuls of paste into small circles and lay on top of cooled brownies. Set aside.

  3. MIX lemon juice, egg whites, vanilla, and SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated in a small size mixing bowl. Stir using a wire whisk, until light and frothy. Add 1 cup coconut and flour. Stir well. Spread on top of the almond paste. Sprinkle the remaining coconut onto cookie bars.

  4. BAKE cookie bars for 20-25 minutes, or until the coconut is golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Cut into squares or circles, using an cookie cutter.

NOTE

Serving size: 1 bar

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (22.5 oz) box brownie mix
Almond Paste
  • 1 cup blanched, slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut Topping
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 2 cups shredded coconut, divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

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