Almond Joy Coconut Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Coconut Mix
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160 grams sweetened condensed milk
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200 grams sweetened shredded coconut
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2.5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Assembly
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12-15 whole almonds
→ Chocolate Shell
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15 milliliters coconut oil (makes the chocolate silkier, totally optional)
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260 grams chocolate chips, any kind you like (milk or semi-sweet)
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix together the sweetened coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a bowl until everything’s well blended and kind of sticky.
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Scoop up about a spoonful of your coconut mix, shape it into a ball or an oval shape, then push a whole almond into the top. Adjust the shape if you need. Pop them all on a tray with parchment and freeze for half an hour or so.
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Throw your chocolate chips and coconut oil (if you want) in a microwave-safe bowl. Zap it for 20 seconds at a time, stirring after each round ‘til it’s all smooth, or just melt it down on the stove using a double boiler.
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Grab a fork, dunk those cold coconut bites into your melted chocolate, cover them completely, and let any extra chocolate drip off before putting them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Stick the chocolate-covered bites in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to harden. Keep extras chilled in an airtight box and munch within a week.
# Notes:
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If you wanna fancy them up, drizzle a little more melted chocolate over the tops after the first layer is set.
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Don’t want nuts? No problem, just leave out the almonds.
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They’ll be good in your freezer for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before you dig in.