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Impossible Almond Joy pie. Did you know "oxo" was an accepted word on the Words with Friends game? It comes in handy a lot.

OXO also happens to be a manufacturer of kitchen tools, office supplies, and housewares (oh, and baby stuff!), and the items that I've used have never let me down. They're somehow superior to every other brand (sometimes exceedingly so) yet reasonably priced and easy to find. If I have to make a choice between OXO and another brand, I'll always go with OXO! Some of my favorite pieces (and ones I use most often) are the measuring spoons, cutting board, omelet turner, slice set, and angled measuring cup.

As if it weren't enough to make super useful and functional utensils, OXO is also a very charitable company. Cookies for Kids' Cancer was founded by two OXOnians who were inspired by their son Liam's battle with pediatric cancer, a disease which claims the lives of more children in the US than any other disease. Cookies for Kids' Cancer provides inspiration and support to allow anyone to easily get involved in fundraising to find a cure for pediatric cancer. As they do every year, OXO will donate up to $100,000* to support Cookies for Kids' Cancer. They've started a campaign asking bloggers to make sweet treats using some of their tools, and they'll be donating $100 to Cookies for Kids' Cancer for each blog post (up to our $100,000 commitment*.)

*This year, OXO will donate up to $100,000 to Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Cookies for Kids' Cancer is a recognized 501c(3) public charity duly incorporated under the laws of the state of New Jersey. 100% of proceeds raised by Cookies fund pediatric cancer research. Visit https://www.oxo.com/cookies-for-kids-cancer or cookiesforkidscancer.org for more information.

My contribution is the riff on my impossible coconut pie. I've added sliced almonds and a chocolate drizzle to add a little more complexity in its taste and texture. I'm not gonna be modest--this pie is awesome! It baked up beautifully in my OXO pie plate (it has a very easy-to-grip edge which is a feature I appreciate very much!) and the slices came out like a dream with the help of my pie server. You could certainly add a lot more chocolate if you'd like; I prefer the flavor of the coconut to shine through!

I get kind of excited when I have a random idea like this one and it works out so well. It will probably be a long time before I make my regular ol' impossible coconut pie again--riffing on it is too fun!

Impossible Almond Joy Pie
(printable recipe)
Serves 8-12
Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (7-ounce) bag sweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9- or 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and add in the cooled, melted butter.
Blend in the sugar, flour, and salt, then whisk in the milk and vanilla until thoroughly mixed.
Stir in the coconut and almonds, then pour into the prepared dish.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until the coconut becomes golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate.
Before serving, prepare the drizzle by melting together the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave at 50% in 15 second increments.
Drizzle as desired, let set on the cold pie, then slice and serve!