Homemade Almond Joy
Coconut-y, chocolate-y, and melt in your mouth delicious! These Homemade Almond Joys are perfect for any occasion and are so easy to make.
Servings: 20
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
Candy Bar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk or cream of coconut
- ⅔ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- Whole almonds, as needed
Coating
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate pieces
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Candy Bar
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in powdered sugar.
- Add coconut and mix in thoroughly.
- Scoop out small portions of coconut mixture into the palm of your hand.
- Roll into a log and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Press down with fingertips to flatten slightly.
- Place a whole almond on top.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Coating
- In a medium, microwave-proof bowl, combine chocolate pieces and vegetable oil.
- Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Putting It Together
- Using a fork, dip coconut pieces one at a time into chocolate coating.
- Tap lightly on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Place back on parchment-lined pan.
- Allow to set.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg