Description
Homemade Almond Joys are a delightful treat that brings the nostalgic flavors of chocolate, coconut, and almonds right to your kitchen. These no-bake sweets feature a chewy coconut base, crunchy almonds, and a rich chocolate coating that’s sure to impress friends and family. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this easy recipe allows you to indulge in a deliciously satisfying dessert that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole almonds
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sweetened shredded coconut with the entire can of sweetened condensed milk until it's a sticky dough.
- Shape portions of the coconut mixture into bars or mounds on a lined baking sheet, about the size of an Almond Joy.
- Gently press one almond into each mound.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each chilled mound into the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet. Drizzle with extra chocolate if desired.
- Chill again until set before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (40g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg