Description
Delightful homemade Almond Joys featuring coconut, almonds, and a rich chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (or coconut cream for a vegan option)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option)
- 24 whole almonds
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Coconut Mixture: In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Form the Coconut Centers: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and shape about a tablespoon of the mixture into small bars, placing them on the baking sheet.
- Add Almonds: Place a whole almond on top of each coconut bar, pressing down gently to adhere.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in between.
- Coat with Chocolate: Dip each coconut bar with the almond into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the parchment.
- Chill and Harden: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Choose high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor. You can customize the sizes of the bars according to preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg