Homemade Almond Joy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
- 12 large marshmallows
- 4 cups coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 40 whole almonds, give or take
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the Karo syrup and marshmallows over medium heat until melted. Add the coconut and vanilla.
- Cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Shape into 3/4 inch balls and top with an almond.
- Melt chocolate in a double broiler.
- Dip the balls in chocolate and place on chilled cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
Notes
* I made mine the night before and chilled overnight. If you do this it will need to sit about 30 minutes before rolling into balls.
I used a chilled cookie rack placed on a chilled cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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