Note: Yes, I know it’s Monday. Which means that there should be a Man Monday post today. {And every Monday for the past two months for that matter. Oops.} Let’s just say that Zachary needed a blogging break, but will be back at it next week. For now, you can enjoy these bad boys.
I don’t think I will ever understand the mind of someone who doesn’t like coconut. Is it the taste? Is it the texture? Because those are reasons that I do like coconut. Just sayin’. Anyway, as you know, Almond Joys are made up of mainly coconut. Which is why they’re one of my favorite candy bars. So, I decided to make truffles for the first time this week – Almond Joy flavor. And let me just say : Holy. Freaking. Amazing. If I were to give you my honest opinion about them, I’d say that they might just taste even better than Almond Joys. *Gasp* If you like Almond Joys, you need to make these. Pronto.
Almond Joy Truffles
Prep Time 45 minutes
Chill 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 36 truffles
Calories 268 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 C coconut flakes
- 3 & 3/4 C powdered sugar
- 1 {14 oz.} can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz. slivered almonds
- 1 {16 oz.} package chocolate CandyQuik
- 4 oz. white chocolate CandyQuik
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
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In a large bowl, mix the coconut, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and almonds.
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Shape into 1 inch balls and place on wax paper. {It’s ok if they aren’t perfectly round, you’ll be able to perfect them later on.}
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Refrigerate for at least one hour until firm.
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Melt CandyQuik according to package directions.
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Dip the coconut balls into the chocolate and place on wax paper. {I used two spoons to maneuver the dipping to still make the truffles look decent.}
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Let the truffles sit until hard, 5-10 minutes.
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Melt the white chocolate CandyQuik according to package directions.
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Place in a small baggie and cut a small hole in one corner.
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Carefully drizzle white chocolate over truffles.
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Let sit until hard, 5-10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Makes about 3 dozen
Nutrition Facts
Almond Joy Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.001g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 29mg1%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 29IU1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Enjoy the goodness my friends. You can thank me later.
-Sarah
Wow! This truffles look delicious! A kiss from Italy :*
I LOVE Almond Joys! Totally make these 🙂
YUMMY!!! These look fabulous & sound simple enough 🙂
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
These look awesome. I think I am going to use dark chocolate in place of the Candi Quik because dark chocolate with coconut and almonds is just the best! A question – are you using sweetened flaked coconut (like Baker’s) or plain unsweetened coconut flakes? Thanks!
I agree !!!!! Dark chocolate will be great !!! These will be heaven to eat and bring back memories of my childhood days !!!
Mmmm. I’m thinking I’ll put these on my goodie plate this year for Christmas! They look easy enough and I love me some coconut. Maybe I’ll dye the chocolate on top red or green? LOL. Never too early to start planning right?!
Making these ASAP! And I agree-I will never understand anyone who doesn’t like coconut! 🙂
Looks good. What is Candi Quik though? Is that a brand name or just the normal blocks of melting chocolate I use for my other holiday treats?
Yep! It’s just melting chocolate 🙂
Just awesome Sarah!! I could use a few of those right now 🙂
Oh these are gorgeous. And I’m sure quite tasty too!!
There are no words to describe how badly I want to jump through the screen and grab those right now!
Sarah, wow, these look amazing – Almond Joy is my big candy weakness! I SO have to try these! Thanks for sharing and pinning! Have a happy Friday and a fantastic weekend!
Oh my! These look dangerously delicious!
YUM! These look amazing & seem super simple to make!! Pinned to my Fall Party Dessert Board! 🙂
~ Jenn @ We Do FUN Here
Oh wow, these look amazing! Shared your link on our Google+ page 🙂
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
I’m a HUGE fan of Almond Joy and you hit it right in the hart with this one 🙂 Yummmmmmm
I have the same question as Mary B: Are you using sweetened flaked coconut (like Baker’s) or plain unsweetened coconut flakes? Thanks!
Hey Jenny, yes I did use sweetened coconut. 🙂 good luck!
Thanks, looking forward to trying these.
I won’t use the candy melts but I love the recipe. With a good quality chocolate it’s a great recipe.
Roasted or raw almonds? 🙂
I tried this recipe and was super pleased with how tasty it came out and how simple it was to prepare and do. Thank you so much! My family really enjoyed it!
Really liked how simple and easy this recipe was to follow and make. It was a family favorite I super enjoyed making it (even if my hands got sticky 😉 thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
—Sweet simple and easy to make!
These look heavenly! I can’t wait to try them!!
These are simply divine! O! M! G!! Thanks for stating bakers choc was suitable, though I’m american, I now live in Scotland and can’t get almond joys nor candy quick here, so this is brilliant…was costing a fortune for family to post them to me lol. First batch I made exactly as written, subsequent batches, instead of flaked almonds, I used a whole almond, and I used some 80% cocoa solid, dark chocolate on them to contrast with the super sweet filling and was very pleased with them. Now, if you could find a way to make butterfinger candybars, I’d never have to bug my family again for sweet care packages 😉 thanks so much for the fantastic recipe! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and hope that 2015 Brings you many bright and wonderful blessings.
Oh my! These look like truffles you would find in a heart-shaped box!! So pretty!
I don’t have a website, I want the recipes for myself!
Hi, Betty! Did you mean that you don’t have an email, but would like the recipes given to you still?
I made these in the size indicated and ended up with twice what the recipe said I would get. Since they’re still drying I haven’t tried the finished product.
did you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut
Thank you for posting this recipe. I will definitely make these for family who choose Almond Joy candy over all other candies. I love the flavor of coconut but the texture is off-putting for me. It is sort of like waxy strings to me. Maybe these truffles will change my mind. ; )