Almond Joy Candies Recipe

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Almond Joy Candies
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
24178
Calories
Total time
24
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Line two large cookie sheets with wax paper.
  2. Set large wire cooling rack on paper; set aside.
  3. Place coconut in large bowl; set aside.
  4. Place corn syrup in a 1-cup glass measure.
  5. Microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until syrup boils.
  6. Immediately pour over coconut.
  7. Work warm syrup into coconut using the back of a wooden spoon until coconut is thoroughly coated.
  8. This takes a little time, and yes, there is enough syrup.
  9. Using 1 level measuring tablespoon of coconut, shape into a ball.
  10. Place on wire racks.
  11. Let dry 10 minutes.
  12. Re-roll coconut balls so 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 microwave-safe bowl.
  14. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture can be stirred smooth and is glossy; stirring once or twice.
  15. Working quickly, spoon chocolate over each coconut ball, making sure to coat.
  16. While chocolate coating is still soft, lightly press whole almond on top of each.
  17. Let stand to set or place in refrigerator.
  18. Store in a single layer in airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 24178.31 Kcal (101230 kJ)
Calories from fat 19210.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2134.54g 3284%
Cholesterol 31.25mg 10%
Sodium 1413.83mg 59%
Potassium 25698.35mg 547%
Total Carbs 901.3g 300%
Sugars 360.88g 1444%
Dietary Fiber 389.05g 1556%
Protein 799.78g 1600%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 117.9mg 655%
Calcium 8969.7mg 897%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 579.01 Kcal (2424 kJ)
Calories from fat 460.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.12g 3284%
Cholesterol 0.75mg 10%
Sodium 33.86mg 59%
Potassium 615.41mg 547%
Total Carbs 21.58g 300%
Sugars 8.64g 1444%
Dietary Fiber 9.32g 1556%
Protein 19.15g 1600%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.8mg 655%
Calcium 214.8mg 897%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 660.6
    Points
  • 689
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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