Almond Joys

Almond Joys were first introduced in 1946 by the American candy manufacturer Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Almond Joys

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

Difficulty: Intermediate 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

• 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
• 1 can Condensed Milk
• 24 whole Almonds
• 8 ounces Milk Chocolate
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut and condensed milk.
2. Mix well until fully combined.
3. Take small portions of the mixture and form patties around each almond, shaping them into small bars.
4. Place the formed bars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Freeze the bars for 1 hour.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate and vegetable oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
7. Dip the frozen coconut bars into the melted chocolate, making sure to coat them completely.
8. Place the coated bars back on the lined baking sheet.
9. Refrigerate the bars for 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 18g

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.