No-bake Almond Joy Cups

A homemade version of the popular candy!!! An irresistible combination of coconut, almond and chocolate that can be easily made in just a microwave. 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped coarsely
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil

For topping,

• Coarse sea salt
• Additional 2-3 tablespoons sliced almonds, chopped if desired

Preparation:

1. Line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.

2. Stir together sweetened shredded coconut, 3/4 cup sliced almonds, sweetened condensed milk and almond extract in a medium bowl, until well combined. Set aside.

3. Into another medium microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for approximately 2 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds), until completely melted and smooth. (Microwave for additional few seconds, if not fully melted).

4. Pour 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each paper liner. Divide coconut-almond mixture into the 12 cups and press with your fingertips or the back of a spoon to pack them slightly. Top with an additional 1 tablespoon melted chocolate mixture and evenly  spread with the back of a spoon to smoothen. 

5. Sprinkle some sea salt and sliced almonds (chopped if desired).

6. Place muffin pan in the refrigerator to chill and set the chocolate for at least 4 hours. 

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