Almond Chocolate Coconut Candy Recipe
Besides pink, and flowers, when you think of Valentine's Day, what do you think of? Candy! I have never made any kind of fancy candy, only English Toffee, so I thought it would be fun to try. This is what I came up with; a chocolaty coconut almond morsel, something like an Almond Joy candy bar.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded coconut
1 Tablespoon brown rice syrup (or corn syrup)
1 bag candy molding/melting chocolate
1/2 cup whole almonds
1 package paper mini-cups
1 candy brush
Candy molding or melting chocolate is chocolate that is prepared to work will for making molded chocolates. It melts easily and hardens quickly and doesn't require tempering. It is available by the bag at most craft or specialty baking stores. It is also possible to make your own chocolate
Method
1. In a small, microwave-safe dish, heat the brown rice or corn syrup until warm and runny.
2. Add the syrup to the coconut and work the syrup through the coconut with a spoon. It will not seem like enough syrup, but eventually you can work the syrup throughout the coconut. Set aside.
3. Set out a dozen paper mini-cups onto a small tray. I like to use a mini-muffin pan to keep them steady, but this is optional. Any tray will do. You just want to be able to put them in the fridge afterwards with minimal sliding and squashing.
4. Put a cup or so of candy melting chocolate in a small microwave-safe dish and melt, on low power, in 30 second intervals. Try to stir after each run, because often th chocolate will look solid when it's actually melted.
5. Using a small spoon and the chocolate brush, put a small amount of chocolate into the bottom of each paper cup, just enough to cover the bottom. Use the brush to control and spread the chocolate. Cover the bottom and paint it halfway up the sides of each cup.
6. Next, take two or three pinches of the almond & syrup mixture and smash it between your fingers to create small, flat balls. Set one into each cup, pressing slightly into the chocolate.
7. Using the same spoon and brush technique, finish the candies one at a time. Cover each almond ball with more chocolate, using the brush to gently push chocolate down the sides, then press a whole almond into the top. You may have to melt or re-melt more chocolate to finish.
8. Place the tray of candies in the refrigerator until set, about 10-15 minutes.
That's it! To eat, simply peel back the paper cup and enjoy. Or, share with a friend for a special Valentine's Day treat.
Comments (15)
I've never been successful making candy, but this recipe looks easy so I'm definitely going to try it!
A contest!!! Woo Hoo!! I've got some pink. How about a bottle of pink perfume? Kimora Lee Simmons "Goddess" to be exact. Thanks so much for doing this, it makes my day.
- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
Posted by the farmers wife | February 12, 2008 3:07 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 03:07
Ooops, forgot the link. pink perfume.
Posted by the farmers wife | February 12, 2008 3:08 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 03:08
yummo!! these look fab!
what a way to start my day!
thanks
have a great week
jessi
Posted by jessi nagy | February 12, 2008 3:46 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 03:46
I'm working on my pink blog. I promise...
Barbara
Posted by Barbara Jacksier | February 12, 2008 5:32 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 05:32
Hi Angela,
I cannot believe I didnt post the name of the book! duh.. Its one of those soft backs, its a perfect square, it has a wonderful porch with ratan white furniture and orange/green stripe pillows on the front. Title (bold blue color)Design Idea Book (in orange) then on the bottom it says learning from designer showhouses. It is scrump-dili, for sure. I will be posting more from it. Fresh Fresh Fresh, for a change..
nice recipe above you little chef, you!
Lisa
coastal nest
Posted by Lisa | February 12, 2008 8:16 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 08:16
I had my yearly doctor checkup this morning and had to step on the scales. It wasnt pretty. But recipes like this make me shrug my shoulders and say, 'who cares.' :) This looks delicious.
Posted by Liz | February 12, 2008 9:45 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 09:45
Gluten free too; I like it!
Posted by nannykim | February 12, 2008 10:52 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 10:52
Mmmmmmmm, they look delish, not bad for someone who had never made them before. Great tutorial too, Angela. BTW my blog was pretty in pink all year last year and now that it's green you come up with a Pink competition? LOL
Posted by yolanda elizabet | February 12, 2008 1:00 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 13:00
Oh these look SO good! I bet they taste like Almond Joy's? No?
Posted by Jilly | February 12, 2008 1:03 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 13:03
Hey, Angela, that looks yummy. You always take the best looking pics!
Rhoda
Posted by Rhoda | February 12, 2008 3:15 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 15:15
Mmmmmmmmm.....deliscious.....!!! ...and the pictures are fabulous too!!!
Annie
Posted by Annie | February 12, 2008 3:46 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 15:46
These look absolutely scrumptous! And your photo is spectacular too!
Smiles, Heather
Posted by Present Past Collection | February 12, 2008 4:42 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 16:42
This recipe looks delicious. I love the picture too with the pretty tea cup. Delightful!
Posted by Lisa | February 12, 2008 6:39 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 18:39
Mmmmmm :-) !!!!
Posted by Katarina | February 16, 2008 12:15 AM
Posted on February 16, 2008 00:15
I've got one word for this one.
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Posted by Michele | May 31, 2008 3:47 AM
Posted on May 31, 2008 03:47