ALMOND JOY CANDIES

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This is a very simple recipe that tastes so good you'll want to hide them! I have made candy to sell at Christmas time off and on for the past 12 years and these are a must have! This is a very small batch and I am guessing the # you'll get because you can make them like a snack size almond joy or a half bar with 2 almonds, so the size is as you wish. I have made this times 4 the amount with out any problem . They keep very well in an airtight container in a cool place for 1 month.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup Karo syrup
1 cup coconut
1/2-1 teaspoon almond extract (depends on how strong an almond flavor you wish)
12 almonds
5 ounces chocolate bark (you may need more to coat properly)

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds in the oven at 400°F just till they are warm and you can start to smell them (3-5 min); set aside.
  • Bring the Karo to a boil and add the coconut, remove from heat and add extract.
  • Place in fridge till firm.
  • Form into 12 round balls or 6 ovals and place on waxed paper -- press 1 almond to each ball or 2 to each oval and chill for 1/2 hour. (You can play with the size of these, if you like more filling to less chocolate, make them bigger, you'll just get fewer).
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave being careful to stir often and not cook--just melt.
  • Dip each candy into the chocolate; coat evenly and completely. No coconut should be exposed! Place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet in the fridge till chocolate is set.
  • Store in a airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 0.8

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