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mound and almond joy candy bars

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
FREDA GABLE
@cookin4me
Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

Coconut Mounds and Almond Joy, a must have on your holiday goodie platters. I have had this recipe for over 40 years. I got it from a long-time friend, Peggy, whom we raised our children together. We always got together, made tons of goodies, and split them between the families. Those were the days. We enjoyed so much the many memories. With my thanks to Peggy for these and those memories, I'll share with you. Hope you all enjoy.

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Is it possible that Freda's candies are even creamier and more delicious than their namesakes? YES! These delightful bites are perfect for the holidays or anytime you need a sweet treat. These chocolates are sweet, rich, chewy, and velvety smooth with a crunch from the almonds. If you leave the almonds out, you have the coconutty Mounds bar. Add the almonds, and you have a copycat Almond Joy bar. You don't have to keep the same shapes as the original candies (we didn't). Have fun with these!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 50 piece(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For mound and almond joy candy bars

  • 1 lb
    sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 lb
    powdered sugar
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 3 c
    almonds
  • 1 pkg
    chocolate chips or chocolate almond bark
  • coconut oil or vegetable oil, if necessary

How To Make mound and almond joy candy bars

  • Mix powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
    1
    Mix powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Add the shredded coconut.
    2
    Next add shredded coconut.
  • Stir together.
    3
    Stir until well blended. The mixture will be thick.
  • With buttered hands shape candies.
    4
    With buttered hands, shape the dough. Form into logs to cut into 1/1/2" long pieces for Almond Joy candies or roll into balls to shape for Mounds.
  • Add almonds if making Almond Joy candies.
    5
    If making Almond Joy candies, top with one or two almonds. Then chill the candies until the chocolate is melted. Chilling the candy makes for easier dipping.
  • Melt the chocolate.
    6
    Melt chocolate chips or almond bark, on medium-low heat in a double boiler. Make sure this choc is THIN, to coat the candy. If the chocolate or bark gets too thick to dip candy, add a little coconut oil or vegetable oil to thin it out. The original recipe calls for melted food-grade paraffin wax (about 1 Tbsp to start), but that is not easy to find.
  • Dip each candy into the melted chocolate.
    7
    Dip each chilled candy into the chocolate with a toothpick, small slotted spoon, or fork.
  • Place on parchment paper or wax paper and chill.
    8
    Place on a parchment paper or wax paper-lined baking sheet to set. Chill until set in the refrigerator. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving the candies. Store in a covered tin in the refrigerator.
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