No-bake Almond Joy Cups
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.
