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Almond Joy Candies

This is a very simple recipe that tastes so good you'll want to hide them! i have made candy to sell at christmas time off and on for the past 12 years and these are a must have! this is a very small batch and i am guessing the # you'll get because you can make them like a snack size almond joy or a half bar with 2 almonds, so the size is as you wish. I have made this times 4 the amount with out any problem . they keep very well in an airtight container in a cool place for 1 month.

Steps

Toast the almonds in the oven at 400f just till they are warm and you can start to smell them.
Set aside.
Bring the karo to a boil and add the coconut , remove from heat and add extract.
Place in fridge till firm.
Form into 12 round balls or 6 ovals and place on waxed paper -- press 1 almond to each ball or 2 to each oval and chill for 1 / 2 hour.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave being careful to stir often and not cook--just melt.
Dip each candy into the chocolate.
Coat evenly and completely.
No coconut should be exposed ! place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet in the fridge till chocolate is set.
Store in a airtight container.

Ingredients

karo syrup, coconut, almond extract, almonds, chocolate bark