Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Almond Joy candies with this easy slow cooker recipe. Rich milk chocolate, sweet coconut, and a crunchy almond come together to create a perfect treat reminiscent of the popular candy bar. Simple to make and utterly delicious, these candies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special sweet indulgence for yourself.
Ingredients
Milk Chocolate Coating:
- 23 oz. milk chocolate chips
Coconut Filling:
- 14 oz. sweetened coconut (1/2 cup reserved)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Almond Topping:
- 50 roasted and salted whole almonds
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Coconut Mixture: Combine chocolate chips, most of the coconut, and sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker. Stir to mix.
- Melt Mixture: Cover and set slow cooker to high. Stir every 15 minutes until chocolate is fully melted, about 30-45 minutes.
- Form Candy Balls: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, shape mixture into balls. Roll in remaining coconut, press an almond on top.
- Set and Serve: Allow candies to set at room temperature for about 2 hours before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg