Description
Homemade Almond Joys are a quick and delicious treat combining creamy coconut, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe uses simple and natural ingredients to recreate the classic candy bar at home, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with customizable sweetness and fun variations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Whole almonds (about 16-20 pieces)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semisweet chocolate bars
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Coconut Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly until the coconut is evenly coated and the mixture feels sticky but moldable. Add vanilla extract here if desired to boost flavor.
- Shape the Bars: Using your hands or a small mold, form the coconut mixture into rectangular or oval shapes about the size of traditional Almond Joy bars. Place an almond on top of each shaped piece, pressing gently so it sticks well.
- Chill Until Firm: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coconut-almond bars on it. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until firm enough to dip in chocolate without falling apart.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips with butter or coconut oil until smooth and glossy. Stir continuously to avoid burning and achieve a perfect coating texture.
- Coat the Bars: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled coconut bar completely with melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place bars back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Set the Chocolate: Return coated bars to the fridge for another 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely. Once set, Homemade Almond Joys are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh shredded coconut for better texture and richer flavor.
- Don’t skip chilling the coconut bars before dipping to help maintain shape and prevent mess.
- Tempering the chocolate yields a glossier coat with a satisfying snap.
- Choose good-quality chocolate for noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
- Work quickly during chocolate coating as melted chocolate can harden fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg