Homemade Almond Joy Candy

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This Homemade Almond Joy Candy is better than the original because of more nuts and more chocolate! JOY never tasted so good!!

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Want to learn how to make your own, better than the original, homemade almond joy candy bars? Stick close, this recipe will become one of your favorites!

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The ingredient list:

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• almonds, both whole and chopped
• sweetened shredded coconut
• confectioners sugar
• heavy cream
• salt
• pure vanilla extract
• semi-sweet chocolate
• cocoa powder (optional)
• pecans, chopped

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• large bowl
• baking sheets
• nut chopper
• cutting board
• medium microwave-safe bowl
• forks
• sieve
• spatula or wooden spoon
• parchment paper
• large skillet
• candy boxes (for gifting)
• air-tight containers (for storing)

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Why this recipe for homemade almond joy candy is better than the original:

The inside of these homemade coconut nut candy bars are creamy and coco-nutty with the undeniable taste of an Almond Joy bar.

Then they are enrobed in a coating of deep dark chocolate, sinful and yet full of antioxidants.  

Then, I gilded the lily (who me?) by giving them yet another layer of chopped nuts by sitting them on top of a layer of chopped toasted nuts for a fabulously crunchy bottom!

If you’re a nut for a nut (or know someone who is), then this chocolate and coconut almond candy is for you!!

How to store copycat almond joy candy:

Store the candy at room temperature in an air-tight container for freshness.

They should last for up to 2 weeks, but they won’t. LOL

The instructions for making homemade chocolate coconut candy:

• Place the coconut and whole almonds in an even layer on a baking sheet, and toast them lightly in a 350-degree oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, sift confectioners sugar into a large bowl, and add the heavy cream.
• Add the toasted coconut to the bowl along with the vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
• Reserve 40 of the toasted whole almonds, and set the rest aside.
• Shape the coconut mixture into 2″ logs (roll them first into balls, using approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture, and then shape them into logs).
• Top each log with 2 whole almonds each, making sure to press each almond gently yet firmly into the coconut mixture.
• Place the logs into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to harden.
• Meanwhile, chop the remaining toasted almonds.
• Add the chopped pecans and chopped almonds to a dry skillet and toast for 1 – 2 minutes over medium heat, watching them carefully so they don’t burn.
• Pour the toasted nuts in an even layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
• Remove the almond joy candy from the freezer and dip them each into melted semi-sweet chocolate to coat.
• Once each almond joy candy bar is coated with melted chocolate, place each one onto the layer of toasted nuts, and drizzle the candy lightly with any remaining melted chocolate.
• Once the chocolate has fully dried, sprinkle a light dusting of cocoa powder over each candy, if desired.

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If you’re a fan of Payday candy bars then you’ll go NUTS for this fast and easy Copycat Payday Candy Bars recipe. After all, who doesn’t love payday?!!

*Coconut Pecan Praline Candy (pictured below)

You can either thank me for this recipe of coconut pecan praline candy or curse me out! They’re so good and so addicting you may eat them all by yourself! Sorry. Not sorry!

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Homemade Almond Joy Candy

Renee – Kudos Kitchen

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Prep Time 20 mins

Additional Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cuisine No Bake Dessert

Servings 20

Calories 404 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cups whole almonds
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 cups confectioners sugar sifted
• 5-6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder optional
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350-degrees.
• Prepare a baking sheet by covering with aluminum foil or a parchment paper.
• Spread the whole almonds on half the baking sheet and the shredded coconut on the other half.
• Toast the nuts and coconut in the oven for 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally), until lightly toasted, and watching carefully so they don’t burn.
• Remove and cool.
• Reserve 20 whole almonds and set aside.
• Chop the remaining almonds into small pieces. Set aside.
• In a medium-size bowl using a wooden spoon, stir the sifted powdered sugar, and the heavy cream together to form a thick paste. *Note – Start with 5 tablespoons, and if needed, add the 6th tablespoon of heavy cream.
• Stir in the toasted coconut, vanilla extract, and salt to combine thoroughly.
• Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Shape the coconut mixture into 2" logs (roll them first into balls, using approximately 1 tablespoon of the coconut mixture, and then shape them into logs).
• Top each log with 2 whole almonds each, making sure to press each almond gently yet firmly onto the coconut logs.
• Place the logs into the freezer for at least 15 minutes (longer is fine too), to harden.
• In a dry skillet, over medium heat, toast the chopped toasted almonds and pecans. Stirring frequently. **Keep an eye on these as they can burn easily**. Once you can start to smell them, they’re done.
• Place the toasted nuts in a single even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• In a medium-size microwave-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and microwave at 40-50% power at 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval. **NOTE – make sure that no water gets into the chocolate mixture at this point as it will seize and harden the chocolate, making it completely unusable. Stir and continue microwaving, at low temperature, until all the chocolate is completely melted and loose.
• Remove the coconut candy from the freezer and using a few forks (or BBQ fork), drop the coconut candy in the melted chocolate, turning to completely cover.
• Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and lay the chocolate coated candy bars on top the chopped nuts on the baking sheet.
• Allow the candy to dry completely.
• Use the remaining melted chocolate and a fork to drizzle chocolate over the candy and then sprinkle with a light dusting of the cocoa powder (if desired).

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Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 134mgFiber: 5gSugar: 34g

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