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    Make Your Own Almond Joy Bites Candy at Home

    by Kathy Owen · Oct 16, 2025 · Updated: Oct 23, 2025 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    These homemade Almond Joy bites are sweet, chewy, and chocolatey just like the classic candy bar but even better and easier to make at home!

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    If you’re a fan of that classic chocolate, coconut, and almond combo, you’re going to love making your own Almond Joy candy at home.

    They’re a longtime favorite treat and make the perfect homemade food gift for anyone who loves this combo!

    Why These Homemade Almond Joy Bites Are a Perfect Treat

    Here are just a few reasons why you will want to add this candy recipe to your short list.

    • Easy to make with simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
    • Sweet coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds in every bite.
    • No baking required, perfect for quick treats or parties.
    • Great for gifting, holidays, or satisfying that candy bar craving.
    • Bite-sized and freezer-friendly for easy snacking anytime.

    For another simple candy recipe, try this chocolate toffee candy or these chocolate peanut butter balls.

    Ingredients:

    • Mini Marshmallows
    • Light Corn Syrup
    • Sweetened Shredded Coconut
    • Almonds
    • Dark Chocolate
    • Whole Almonds
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    How to Make Almond Joy Candy Bites

    1. In a large saucepan on medium heat, combine the mini marshmallows and corn syrup. Stir until completely melted and combined.

    2. Remove from the heat and add the shredded coconut. Stir until evenly distributed and let the mixture cool completely and firm up.

    A white saucepan with a light handle containing coconut milk and shredded coconut, perfect for making homemade almond joy bites, viewed from above on a plain white surface.

    3. Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.

    4. Top each with an almond, then place in the freezer for 15 minutes.

    5. While the bites are chilling, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted.

    6. Once the bites are cool, dip each bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring they’re fully coated, and return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

    A hand holds a shaped ball of white dough above a baking tray lined with parchment paper; another smaller dough piece, perfect for homemade almond joy bites, rests on the tray.
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds nine evenly spaced, homemade almond joy bites—delicious chocolate-coated treats arranged in three rows of three.

    7. Allow the chocolate to set by refrigerating the bites for 10 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.

    8. Serve and enjoy your homemade Almond Joy candy bites!

    Don't these little treats look so yummy?

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    A pile of homemade almond joy bites sits on a wooden tray, surrounded by shredded coconut and scattered whole almonds.

    Homemade Almond Joy Bites

    These Homemade Almond Joy Bites are a chocolate and coconut lover’s dream! Easy to make, bite-sized, and perfect for parties, gifts, or a quick sweet treat.

    Author: Recipe Idea Shop

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    Prep : 20 minutes mins
    25 minutes mins
    Total Time: 45 minutes mins
    Course : candy, Desserts
    Servings : 10 servings

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Sauce Pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ¾ cups Mini Marshmallows
    • ½ cup Light Corn Syrup
    • 1 ½ cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut
    • ¾ cup Almonds, chopped
    • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate
    • 10 Whole Almonds

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan on medium heat, combine the mini marshmallows and corn syrup. Stir until completely melted and combined.
    • Remove from the heat and add the shredded coconut. Stir until evenly distributed and let the mixture cool completely and firm up.
    • Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
    • Top each with an almond, then place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
    • While the bites are chilling, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted.
    • Once the bites are cool, dip each bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring they’re fully coated, and return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Allow the chocolate to set by refrigerating the bites for 10 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
    • Serve and enjoy your homemade Almond Joy bites!

    Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 285.13kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.27g | Protein: 2.53g | Fat: 15.01g | Saturated Fat: 9.84g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.46g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.43g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.68mg | Sodium: 57.49mg | Potassium: 215.59mg | Fiber: 3.21g | Sugar: 29.45g | Vitamin A: 8.86IU | Vitamin C: 0.09mg | Calcium: 23.75mg | Iron: 3.01mg
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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