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