Almond Joy Candy Cups
Almond Joy Candy Cups have a creamy coconut center that gets topped with a whole almond and covered with melted chocolate.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces almond bark, or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, packed
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 35 whole almonds, roasted
- colored sugar or decorative sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut and condensed milk until thoroughly combined. The mixture will be thick and should allow you to shape it into small balls. Set it aside.
- Place 35 mini paper cupcake liners on a large sheet pan.
- Melt the almond bark (or chocolate) in the top of a double boiler, stirring often. Once melted, put a teaspoon of chocolate in the first 5 cups. I use a teaspoon-size scoop to do this.
- Using a small spoon, place a small ball of the coconut mixture in the center of the cups. Gently press a whole almond on top of each ball of coconut. The melted chocolate should spread to the edges and rise a bit up the sides of the cups.
- Cover the almond and coconut mixture with another small scoop of melted chocolate. Gently lift the sheet pan and lightly tap it on the counter to settle the chocolate. Sprinkle with colored sugar or decorative sprinkles, if desired.
- Continue the process with the next 5 candy cups, and repeat until all cups are filled. Allow the candies to cool at room temperature. Store them in decorative tins or airtight plastic containers for one week. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months. Recipe makes 35 candy cups.
Equipment
- 1 double boiler
- 1 large sheet pan
- 35 mini paper cupcake liners
- 1 small scoop, for scooping melted chocolate
Notes
Tips for melting chocolate:
Use a double boiler to melt the almond bark or chocolate chips. Simply place a glass or metal bowl over a saucepan with an inch of simmering water in the bottom of the pan. The steam will gently, gradually melt the chocolate until it is silky smooth. Be sure to stir it often.
The chocolate can also be melted in the microwave according to package instructions. Do not heat the chocolate chips for more than 30 seconds at a time, as they can seize and harden. If this happens, or if you want the chocolate glossy, add a bit of coconut oil to the bowl to loosen it up again.
Nutrition
Calories: 924kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 31gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 45gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 1068mgFiber: 18gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 5mg