A homemade version of the popular candy!!! An irresistible combination of coconut, almond and chocolate that can be easily made in just a microwave.
Halloween = Candy
Well, that's what I'm doing here.
And you know that involves one of my favorite Halloween candy.
One of the many, many favorites<---- Major sweet tooth problem.
Chocolate. Coconut. Almond.
Most delicious combo ever!!!!!
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Skill level - Easy
No-bake Almond Joy Cups
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup sliced almonds, chopped coarsely
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
For topping,
Coarse sea salt
Additional 2-3 tablespoons sliced almonds, chopped if desired
Preparation:
1. Line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
2. Stir together sweetened shredded coconut, ¾ cup sliced almonds, sweetened condensed milk and almond extract in a medium bowl, until well combined. Set aside.
3. Into another medium microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for approximately 2 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds), until completely melted and smooth. (Microwave for additional few seconds, if not fully melted).
4. Pour 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each paper liner. Divide coconut-almond mixture into the 12 cups and press with your fingertips or the back of a spoon to pack them slightly. Top with an additional 1 tablespoon melted chocolate mixture and evenly spread with the back of a spoon to smoothen.
5. Sprinkle some sea salt and sliced almonds (chopped if desired).
6. Place muffin pan in the refrigerator to chill and set the chocolate for at least 4 hours.
Store cups in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Makes 12 cups
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
If you could find a way to make these appear on my doorstep in, like, five minutes I'd be so grateful :). They look delicious!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com
This almond lover loves this
Maria Doss
Thanks Patrick;)
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
oooh these look awesome! the storebought ones are a bit sweet for me, so making them homemade and being able to control the amount of sugar sounds perfect (:
Maria Doss
Yes, I find them a little too sweet too. Thanks Heather:)
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
I love Halloween because I am all about the CANDY!!!! These almond joy cups look a million times better than the candy you buy at the store! 🙂
Maria Doss
Totally!!! Homemade is always the best, thanks dear:)
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
Few of my favorite things in there!! I love these 🙂
Maria Doss
Thank you Deepika:)
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess
Yum!! I could eat about a dozen in one sitting. Note to self..there WILL be multiple sittings. haha!
Maria Doss
Lol, thanks dear:)
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Love, love coconut and chocolate too!! These look amazing!!! Homemade candy is the BEST. I can't wait to make these and devour them entirely to myself 🙂
Maria Doss
That was the issue at my home as well. It was certainly hard not to finish the entire batch:) Have a great weekend Kathy:)
Maria
I heard someone call Almond Joy the worst halloween candy, and for the rest of the day, I thought about how insane that person must be! This homemade version looks delicious!!! Plus you can use better quality chocolate when you make them yourself!! I love Almond Joy bars (except for the too-sweet waxy chocolate), so these look like something I could eat an entire batch of! Although, I don't know if thats a good thing or not;)
Maria Doss
Lol, every person has their own favorite candy, I guess. You are totally right about controlling the quality of ingredients when made at home. Thank you so much Maria:)