Almond Joy Delights

Almond Joy Delights takes about 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 20 and costs 37 cents per serving. One serving contains 254 calories, 3g of protein, and 11g of fat. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires roasted almonds, milk chocolate chips, baking cocoa, and pillsbury ready to bake sugar cookies. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. With a spoonacular score of 17%, this dish is rather bad. Similar recipes include Cherry Almond Delights, Danish Delights - Any Fruit, Pie Filling or Almond, and Almond Joy Almond Butter.

  • Serves: 20
  • Time: 45 Mins
  • Category: antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
  • Health Rating: 1.0

Ingredients


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Instructions

Step 1: Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften.

Ingredients:

  • cookie dough

Step 2: Reserve 20 almonds; set aside. Chop remaining almonds. In medium bowl, stir chopped almonds, coconut and condensed milk until well blended. Refrigerate mixture 25 minutes for easier handling.

Ingredients:

  • sweetened condensed milk
  • almonds
  • coconut

Equipment:

  • bowl

Step 3: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, knead cookie dough and cocoa with hands until well blended. Keep covered with plastic wrap, shaping cookies one at a time.

Ingredients:

  • cookie dough
  • cookies
  • cocoa powder
  • wrap

Equipment:

  • plastic wrap
  • bowl
  • oven

Step 4: For each cookie, press 1 rounded tablespoon dough into 3-inch round.

Ingredients:

  • cookies
  • dough

Step 5: Place 1 tablespoon coconut mixture on center of each round. Wrap dough around filling, pressing edges to seal; shape into ball. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 3 inches apart. With fingers, press each ball into 2-1/2-inch round. Press 1 whole almond on each cookie. (I chose not to do this.)

Ingredients:

  • coconut
  • almonds
  • cookies
  • dough
  • wrap

Equipment:

  • baking sheet

Step 6: Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until puffed and edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • cookies

Equipment:

  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • oven

Step 7: In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place chocolate chips; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chocolate is smooth; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over cookies.

Ingredients:

  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate
  • cookies

Equipment:

  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Step 8: Let stand until chocolate is set. Store in airtight container.

Ingredients:

  • chocolate


Dietary Information

  • Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts

NutrientAmount% Daily Needs
Calories239.8 kcal11.99%
Fat10.69 g16.44%
Saturated Fat6.23 g38.91%
Carbohydrates37.69 g12.56%
Net Carbohydrates34.39 g12.51%
Sugar32.72 g36.35%
Cholesterol2.6 mg0.87%
Sodium13.26 mg0.58%
Alcohol0.0 g100.0%
Alcohol %0.0 %100.0%
Caffeine9.89 mg3.3%
Protein3.02 g6.05%
Manganese0.46 mg23.19%
Copper0.27 mg13.58%
Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Magnesium43.66 mg10.92%
Vitamin E1.42 mg9.45%
Phosphorus89.84 mg8.98%
Vitamin B20.11 mg6.71%
Iron1.03 mg5.75%
Potassium193.83 mg5.54%
Calcium49.97 mg5.0%
Selenium3.28 µg4.69%
Zinc0.66 mg4.42%
Vitamin B60.04 mg1.77%
Vitamin B30.34 mg1.71%
Vitamin B10.03 mg1.67%
Vitamin B50.14 mg1.44%
Folate5.15 µg1.29%