Karen's Mini Amazing Almond Joy Bars

5 from 1 vote

Karen's Mini Amazing Almond Joy Bars

Fun to make at home with minimal ingredients! Delicious creamy not overly sweet centers with a chocolaty shell. Natural Almonds add crunch and an authentic look. Just amazing almond joy bars to enjoy at home!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Dessert, homemade candy

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade mini almond joy bars, mini Almond Joy Bar candies, mini almond joy bars

Servings: bars

Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
4 tablespoons sweetened condensed coconut milk love, but can use sweetened condensed milk; organic
1 tablespoon raw honey
1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating:

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
16 natural almonds

Instructions

Add condensed milk and honey to a glass bowl suitable for the microwave. Microwave until just bubbly and warm.
Add shredded coconut and vanilla, mix well with a rubber spatula. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Line a medium sized rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Water 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop, shake off excess water. With watered hands scoop into the mixture into your palm and mold into an oval shape. Add to the parchment paper and repeat with remaining mixture, watering when necessary. You will have 12 bars.
Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour, until firm.
Melt chocolate in the microwave until almost melted, stir up with a rubber spatula. Using 2 forks, dip the ovals into the chocolate to coat them all over; place back on the pan. Place one almond in the center, gently press down.
Repeat to make 12 Mini Almond Joy Bars. Refrigerate until firm.
Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutritional analysis does not include 1 hour freezing time.

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

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