COCONUT-AND-ALMOND CANDY
The killer combination of coconut, almonds, and milk chocolate makes for a delectable candy bar. One of the most iconic of American candies, the Almond Joy, is famous for its creamy coconut filling topped with almonds and covered in milk chocolate. Its sibling, the Mounds bar, has the same coconut center but no almonds. Although the recipes for these two candies are top secret, it's possible to make wonderfully coconutty chocolate candies in your own home.
Provided by Anita Chu
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Kid-Friendly Halloween Coconut Almond Candy Thermometer Double Boiler Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with foil and coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Combine condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
- 3. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time and stir with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
- 4. Add coconut and stir until combined.
- 5. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and press it into an even layer. Then press the almonds into the mixture in even rows. Chill candy in refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
- 6. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the candy into small rectangles.
- 7. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- 8. Melt and temper the chocolate, or simply melt the coating chocolate.
- 9. Dip the bars into the chocolate, covering completely, and place them on the prepared sheet.
- 10. Refrigerate candy for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set.
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Laiba Butt
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of coconut and almonds.
Joana Voca
[email protected]I've made this candy several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.
Ahtasham Baloch
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my candy turned out really sticky. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar.
Michael Jimenez
[email protected]This candy is terrible. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out burnt and inedible.
safi awan
[email protected]I don't like this candy. It's too sweet and the coconut flavor is too strong.
Ruhel Ahmed
[email protected]This candy is okay. It's not my favorite, but it's not bad either.
Saugat Gadtaula
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still liked this candy. The almonds add a nice flavor.
Reitumetse Mothoa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my candy didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little bit too hard.
mooha Shiiqow
[email protected]This candy is a little bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Beshir Abdela
[email protected]I've never made candy before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The candy turned out great!
Said M. Othman
[email protected]This candy is so good! I can't believe how easy it is to make.
Matsosha Maila
[email protected]I love this candy! It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day.
Yasmeen Love
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Shelby Northcutt
[email protected]I made this candy for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Bryan Farmer
[email protected]This candy is delicious! I love the combination of coconut and almonds.
Jolane Erasmus
[email protected]I've made this candy several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes so good.
monikaakter mona
[email protected]This candy is so good! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
TAYYAB Javed
[email protected]I made this candy for my family and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect treat for a hot summer day.
Benjamin Eshun
[email protected]This candy is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes so good. I made it for a party and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Hazbi Hasa
[email protected]This candy is so delicious and easy to make! I used flaked almonds instead of sliced almonds and it turned out great. I also added a little bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe!