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Love the famous candy bar? Then you will
definitely love this candy treat!
Almond Joy Candy
- 3/4 cup (or 1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pound (5 1/3 cups) sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups toasted almonds, chopped
- 2 cups (12-ounces) milk or semisweet
chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with
lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Melt butter in large saucepan, add milk
and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in coconut and almonds and mix
well. Press into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm.
- Invert pan, peel off paper and cut candy
into small squares.
- Melt chocolate and shortening in double
boiler over simmering water; dip candy pieces in chocolate. Place
on waxed paper-lined baking sheets and allow to dry at room temperature.
Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Makes about 4 pounds candy.
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