Almond Joy Truffles

The Almond Joy Truffles are inspired by the popular Almond Joy candy bar, which was first introduced in 1946 by the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Almond Joy Truffles

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 7 ounce Sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Shredded coconut
• 1 cup Sliced almonds
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, almond extract, salt, and powdered sugar.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up.
4. Once the mixture is firm, use a spoon or a cookie scoop to portion out small truffle-sized balls.
5. Roll each portion into a smooth ball using your hands.
6. Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
7. Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
8. Place the coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Repeat the dipping process for all the truffle balls.
10. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set.
11. Once the chocolate has set, the truffles are ready to be served. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.