Copycat Almond Joy™ Candy Bars Recipe

Name: Copycat Almond Joy™ Candy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: Irish Potato Candy; 1 c. mashed potatoes, cooled; 2 T. coconut oil, softened; 2-3 T. vanilla-infused bourbon (learn more about infusing your own!); 1 c. unsweetened coconut, finely shredded; 6 T. pure maple syrup; dark chocolate, for coating

Ingredients

Irish Potato Candy
1 c. mashed potatoes, cooled
2 T. coconut oil, softened
2-3 T. vanilla-infused bourbon (learn more about infusing your own!)
1 c. unsweetened coconut, finely shredded
6 T. pure maple syrup
dark chocolate, for coating

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 10m	TOTAL TIME 25m
YIELD 12 servings

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, stir together the corn syrup, powdered sugar, melted butter, coconut extract, shredded coconut and vanilla extract, to form a thick paste.
Moisten hands slightly and form mixture into small rectangular cubes (or roll it into balls). Place on a sheet of parchment paper.
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate by microwaving it for 15 seconds, then stirring, microwaving for 15 seconds, then stirring, etc. until it's smooth and melty.
Dip coconut squares into the melted chocolate. Gently spread the chocolate around the coconut until the filling is fully covered by chocolate. Press a toasted almond into the top of the chocolate and allow to dry completely before serving.
Allow to cool at room temperature until chocolate hardens.