Homemade Almond Joys

Similar to Almond Joy candy, these Chewy Coconut Centers are sweet coconut candies dipped in chocolate and topped with an almond.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 1 30

Total Time 2 5

Servings pieces

Calories 198kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

12 large marshmallows (2.6 oz)
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
16 whole almonds
8 oz milk chocolate wafers

Instructions

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, combine the marshmallows and the corn syrup. Set the pan over medium heat and stir until the marshmallows are melted.
12 large marshmallows, 1/2 cup light corn syrup
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and the almond extract, then stir in the coconut until fully combined.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 2 1/2 cups sweetened
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until fully chilled.
Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a spoon, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Wet your hands, then shape the mixture into an oval, flattening on the top and the bottom. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining coconut mixture. (You should get 16 pieces.)
Place an almond on top of each piece of candy, pressing it in slightly. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer for about 30 minutes.
16 whole almonds
When the time is almost up, melt the chocolate wafers according to the package directions.
8 oz milk chocolate wafers
Remove the centers from the freezer. Working with one at at time, dip in the chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip off before placing back on the parchment paper.
Continue with the remaining coconut centers until they have all been covered in chocolate.
Let the chocolate set up before serving.

Notes

Adapted from Candymaking.

Store the candy in the refrigerator. They can be served cold, or let them come to room temperature before serving.

Leave off the almond and dip in dark chocolate to make homemade Mounds bars!

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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