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Almond Joy Recipe

This Almond Joy Recipe is a family favorite! They are so delicious and easy to make! My husband likes these better than the actual candy bar.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 large marshmallows
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate chips
  • roasted almonds to press in the top (about 12)

Instructions

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  1. Either cover a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper or use a marble slab. Place your prepared tray in the fridge to chill while you prepare Almond Joys.
  2. In a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, salt, and marshmallows.
  3. Stir until the marshmallows are melted, then continue to stir for an additional minute. Remove from stove.
  4. Add coconut and vanilla. Stir well and transfer to a bowl. Chill in the fridge for 40 minutes. The mixture needs to get cool enough that it can be rolled into balls.
  5. In the meantime, close to when you're ready to make the balls, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this in the microwave or in a double boiler. To use a double boiler, boil water in a pot, then rest a metal bowl over the top. Place the chocolate chips in the metal bowl. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. To melt in the microwave, microwave the chocolate in 10-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  6. Pull out the chilled tray and coconut mixture. Roll the coconut mixture into small balls or ovals.
  7. Press an almond into the top of each coconut mound.
  8. Dip each one in chocolate, then let cool on the chilled tray.

Notes

  • The ingredients have to be precise. If you don't use exactly 10 large marshmallows, the consistency is off. Also, make sure you're using shredded coconut, not flakes. The shredded coconut is even better if you chop it more finely in a food processor. And for the chocolate chips, the Ghirardelli brand is worth the extra money. 
  • To turn these into homemade Mounds, omit the almonds and use dark chocolate chips in place of the semisweet ones. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.