Coconut-Almond Candy Bars
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This candy bar recipe makes many candy bars to wrap and share with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.
Servings:
25 candy bars
Prep Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients
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3-1/2 cupssifted powdered sugarsee savings
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1 3-ounce packagecream cheese, softenedsee savings
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1 teaspoonvanillasee savings
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1-1/2 cupscoconutsee savings
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50blanched whole almonds (about 1/3 cup)see savings
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1-1/2 poundsdipping chocolate or confectioner's coatingsee savings
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Directions
1.
Butter a 12x9-inch piece of foil; set foil aside. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla. Stir in the coconut.
2.
Turn coconut mixture onto the buttered foil. Pat coconut mixture into a 10x5-inch rectangle. Cut the mixture into 2x1-inch rectangles. Press 2 blanched whole almonds into the top of each rectangle.
3.
Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioner's coating. Carefully dip the rectangles, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off rectangles.
4.
Place the dipped rectangles on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper until dry. Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place. Makes 25 candy bars.
Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 1 week ahead prepare candy bars. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 252, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 11 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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