Description

Enjoy the rich, nutty flavors of this easy Homemade Almond Joy Recipe combining creamy coconut, crunchy almonds, and smooth chocolate. This no-bake treat uses simple pantry ingredients, allowing customizable sweetness and dietary adaptations, delivering a fresh, preservative-free snack perfect for gifting or indulging at home.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Nuts

Whole almonds (1 almond per bar, about 20 almonds)

Chocolate Coating

1 to 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or bars (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

Prepare the Coconut Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined and sticky enough to hold shape when pressed.
Shape the Bars: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, portion out the coconut mixture into small rectangular bars. Press down slightly to compact the mixture. Place a whole almond in the center, gently pressing it into each bar.
Chill to Set: Put the shaped bars in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This step helps firm them up and makes them easier to handle for chocolate dipping.
Melt the Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave, melt your chosen chocolate until it is smooth and glossy. Stir occasionally to avoid burning and keep a perfect silky consistency.
Dip Bars in Chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully immerse each coconut-almond bar in melted chocolate, coating it completely. Let any excess chocolate drip off before placing the bars back onto parchment paper.
Final Chill: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated bars for at least one hour or until the chocolate has fully hardened. Then, they’re ready to enjoy!

Notes

Choose quality chocolate for the best taste, preferably with real cocoa butter.
Use a cookie scoop or mold to keep bars uniform in size for better presentation.
Toast almonds lightly before placing them into the bars for enhanced flavor.
Work quickly during the chocolate dipping step to prevent melting or sticking.
Store finished bars chilled to maintain shape and freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: No-Bake

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 170
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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