Almond Joy Bars Recipe

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Almond Joy Bars
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
721
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Line two large cookie sheets with waxed paper. Set large wire cooling rack
  2. On paper; set aside.
  3. Place coconut in large bowl; set aside.
  4. Place corn syrup in a 1−cup glass measure. Microwave on high (100%) 1 minute
  5. Or until syrup boils. Immediately pour over coconut. Work warm syrup into
  6. Coconut using the back of a wooden spoon until coconut is thoroughly coated.
  7. This takes a little time, and yes, there is enough syrup.
  8. Using 1 level measuring tablespoon of coconut, shape into a ball by
  9. Squeezing coconut firmly in palm of one hand, then rolling between both
  10. Palms. (HINT: Measure out all of the coconut then roll into balls.) Place 2
  11. Inches apart on wire racks. Let dry 10 minutes. Reroll coconut balls so
  12. There are no loose ends of coconut sticking up.
  13. Place milk chocolate and shortening in a 4−cup glass measure or 1 1/2 quart
  14. Microwave−safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture can
  15. Be stirred smooth and is glossy; stirring once or twice.
  16. Working quickly, spoon 1 level measuring tablespoon of the chocolate
  17. Over each coconut ball, making sure chocolate coats and letting excess
  18. Chocolate drip down onto waxed paper. While chocolate coating is still soft,
  19. Lightly press whole almond on top of each. Let stand to set or place
  20. In refrigerator. Store in a single layer in airtight container.
  21. Keeps best if refrigerated. Makes 26.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 720.66 Kcal (3017 kJ)
Calories from fat 474.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.7g 81%
Cholesterol 39.49mg 13%
Sodium 960.52mg 40%
Potassium 21.92mg 0%
Total Carbs 9.94g 3%
Sugars 32.6g 130%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 0.36g 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 3.7mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 3100.77 Kcal (12982 kJ)
Calories from fat 2040.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 226.74g 81%
Cholesterol 169.91mg 13%
Sodium 4132.81mg 40%
Potassium 94.3mg 0%
Total Carbs 42.78g 3%
Sugars 140.29g 130%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 1%
Protein 1.55g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 15.7mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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