Homemade Almond Joy Recipes

HOMEMADE ALMOND JOYS WITH DARK CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Stir together the coconut, condensed milk and vanilla. It should be sticky and hold it's shape when pressed together.
• Melt the chocolate (along with the optional coconut oil to thin it) in a glass bowl over a pan of water, or in the microwave at half power for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so.
• Drizzle 1 teaspoon of chocolate into the bottom of each cup. Add 1 teaspoon of the coconut mixture. Press on the coconut slightly to make the chocolate slide up the sides of the liner.
• Top the coconut with an almond and then pour a teaspoon of chocolate on top. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for a couple of months. Enjoy!

ALMOND JOY COOKIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F Lightly grease cookie sheets.
• Combine dry ingredients, set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, stir in the vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed then stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

ALMOND JOY® COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
• Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and banana together in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until well mixed. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Stir banana mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are beginning to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

HOMEMADE ALMOND JOY CANDY BARS

Steps:

• In a heavy sauce pan (over medium on the stove) heat syrup, marshmallows, and salt. Stir until marshmallows are melted.
• Continue to stir over heat for an additional minute.
• Remove from stove and add coconut and vanilla. Stir well and transfer to a bowl to cool in the fridge. The mixture needs to get cool enough that it can be rolled into balls.
• In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips. I like to do the double boiled method by putting them in a metal bowl and placing the bowl over a pot of boiling water.
• Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Roll the coconut mixture into small balls or ovals and press an almond into the top.
• Dip each one in chocolate then let cool on a chilled marble slab, parchment paper, or on wax paper over a chilled cookie sheet.For Homemade Mounds: omit the almond and use dark chocolate chips.

HOMEMADE ALMOND JOY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut,vanilla, powdered sugar and almonds until mixture is smooth.
• Shape mixture into 1 inch balls by rolling a spoonful in the palm of your hand.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour until firm.
• In a bowl melt dark chocolate chips.
• Dip the almond balls into the chocolate and place on parchment paper.
• Let the truffles sit until hard, about 15 minutes.
• Melt the white chocolate chips according to package directions.
• Place in a small baggie and cut a small hole in one corner.
• Carefully drizzle white chocolate over truffles.
• Refrigerate for 1 hours allowing to the truffles to become firm.

HOMEMADE ALMOND JOY

Steps:

• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.
• Stir in powdered sugar.
• Add coconut and mix in thoroughly.
• Scoop out small portions of coconut mixture into the palm of your hand.
• Roll into a log and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Press down with fingertips to flatten slightly.
• Place a whole almond on top.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• In a medium, microwave-proof bowl, combine chocolate pieces and vegetable oil.
• Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Using a fork, dip coconut pieces one at a time into chocolate coating.
• Tap lightly on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
• Place back on parchment-lined pan.
• Allow to set.

ALMOND JOY COOKIES - JUST 4 INGREDIENTS!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325F.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, and sweetened condensed milk.
• Stir until combined.
• Scoop out dough with a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheet.
• Moisten the tips of your fingers with water and shape into discs. Pat the tops flat.
• Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until tips of coconut are just starting to turn golden brown.
• Let cool on baking sheet.
• Store cookies in an airtight container.