I’m sharing an quick and easy dessert today that can be a perfect addition to any party, from a cocktail party to a kid’s birthday party! I’m sharing Almond Joy Bites, clusters of coconut goodness mixed with toasted almonds and drizzled in chocolate!
Honestly, this was not on the editorial calendar for today. I was going to share something completely different but after making these bites yesterday, I had to move everything over and squeeze them in! These Almond Joy Bites are so easy to make and they are absolutely addicting. I see them being a huge success at a party with kids and adults alike.
I do want to mention one change that I would make the next time I will be making these bites. Next time, I would chop the coconut before mixing them with condensed milk and almonds. It will stick a little better and be less stringy.
Almond Joy Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 1/2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds chopped (or toast them yourself)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips I used Nestlé Toll House, yum!
- 1/4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- If toasting the almonds yourself: Preheat the over to 400. Spread raw almonds over a baking sheet. Bake for about 4 minutes. Let them cool a little and chop them up.
- Chop the coconut flakes and add them to a mixing bowl. (You can also pulse them a few times in a food processor.)
- Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla to the coconut, mix well until all incorporated. (Don't be afraid to mix with your hands because you can mix it much for evenly. Make sure to wash your hands first.)
- Add the toasted, chopped almonds and mix until combined.
- Form balls with the coconut mixture, pressing them together, hard.
- Lay the candy bites on the parchment paper (waxy side up) and chill them for about an hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave at half power for about a minute, stirring every 20 seconds.
- Drizzle chilled Almond Joy Bites with chocolate.
- I recommend keeping the candy in the fridge (and covered of course, so they don't dry out) until ready to serve. They taste great and stay together better after being chilled.
Nutrition
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EK Doherty says
I can’t wait to make these for my son’s graduation party—could you please tell me about how many Bites the recipe yields?
lyuba says
Of course! It made 12-14 bites, depending on the ball size 🙂
Hope everyone enjoys them as much as we did!!
Lauren says
Woah. These look absolutely scrumptious, and I’m not just saying that because I’m hungry right now. Pinning this so I can try it out soon! Thanks for sharing.
suburbsmama says
WOW! these look so delicious! I am printing out the recipe!
Kelly says
Ooops…I think I just drooled on my keyboard. 🙂
Been looking for sweet treats that don’t involve flour. Looks like I found a doozy!
Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
lyuba says
Hope the keyboard is ok 🙂
Thank you so much!
Diana Rambles says
They look divine!
lyuba says
Thank you, Diana!
Alexis says
Wow these look amazing! I’m featuring this tonight at my link party and pinning!
lyuba says
Yay, thank you, Alexis!
emily says
Those look absolutely delicious!
lyuba says
Thank you, Emily!
Kim says
This looks delicious! I’ve pinned it, printed the recipe, and now to find the time to make it. It’s on the list, for sure, for a weekend treat!!
His blessings,
Kim
lyuba says
I sure hope that your liked it, Kim! Thank you!
Kathryn Griffin says
These look so good! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Kathryn!!
Lindsay says
These look so yummy! I’m definitely going to give them a try as soon as I can pick up some sweetened condensed milk or find a recipe to make it from our raw milk.
One thing an older friend taught me about cooking with coconut that has made a HUGE improvement in my coconut recipes is soaking the coconut in milk or coconut milk for 15-30 minutes before cooking with it. The coconut rehydrates and becomes very tender!
lyuba says
Thank you for that tip, Lindsay! I will definitely try it. I usually cook with fresh opened coconut for this reason, it’s more soft. I will have to soak it first!
Thanks again 🙂
Diane Balch says
I can tell how tasty these are from the recipe but also the presentation: they are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us on foodie friday.
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Diane!
Melissa says
Oh my gosh! Love this idea!!!! These look heavenly.
lyuba says
Thank you, Melissa!!