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Chocolate Covered Almond Coconut Candy Bars

Elizabeth LaBau from Oh!Nuts
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the coconut center...

  • 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk half a can
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 14 oz. bag sweetened coconut flakes
  • 3/4 cup of whole lightly salted almonds

For the chocolate coating...

  • 1 bag DOVE milk chocolates unwrapped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

For the coconut center...

  • Line 11x7 baking sheet with foil coated with cooking spray
  • In a medium bowl combine condensed milk, vanilla, and salt, then stir in confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time until well blended.
  • Add coconut 1 cup at a time, mixing in with a wooden spoon until all coconut has been fully incorporated. The mixture will be thick.
  • Press mixture evenly into the foil line pan. Gently score with a knife showing where the bars will be cut after cooling.
  • Press two almonds into each bar, then place pan in freezer for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from freezer, lift foil out of pan and set on a cutting board. Cut into individual bars along score lines.

For the chocolate coating...

  • In a microwave safe glass bowl, microwave chocolates for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat for another 30 seconds.
  • Heat heavy cream to a boil and pour over melted chocolate. Stir until well combined.
  • Using a fork, lay a bar on tines and dip into chocolate. Spoon chocolate over top if necessary. Tap fork on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
  • Lay dipped chocolates on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Let rest at room temperature for at least an hour, then trim edges with a small knife.