gluten-free nirvana bars.

thank you glutenfreegoddess.blogspot for introducing me to some of the most amazingly delicious gluten-free recipes.

my favorite treat from her blog is the gluten-free nirvana bars. they are to die for. i am a huge fan of anything coconut and chocolate. so delicious.



gluten-free nirvana bars.
{{this recipe comes straight from glutenfreegoddess.blogspot}}
1/2 cup butter or vegan margarine, such as Smart Balance
1 1/2 cups gluten-free chocolate cookies, processed into crumbs
1 cup (heaping) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped roasted almonds (I used salted because I like a sweet and salt combo)
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the butter in a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it in the oven until the butter is melted. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly.

Sprinkle the cookie crumbs in the buttered pan and toss them to coat; press them into a layer. Pour the condensed milk in the pan. Add a layer of chocolate chips, then a layer of coconut, then almonds. Using the back of a spatula, press the mixture firmly into the pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes, until set.

Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill before cutting.

Makes 15 to 20 bars.

to find more delicious gluten-free recipes check out karina's blog: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com