Description
Delightful homemade treats combining creamy coconut, crunchy almonds, and velvety chocolate, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the coconut mixture into small bars and place them on the baking sheet.
- Press one roasted almond on top of each coconut bar.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool completely.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each coconut bar into the melted chocolate, covering it completely.
- Place the chocolate-covered bars back on the parchment paper and let them set until the chocolate hardens.
- Enjoy your homemade Almond Joys!
Notes
For best storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Almond Joy, homemade candy, coconut, chocolate, dessert