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Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars taste exactly like the original. Easy to make and the no-bake middle treat gets dunked in chocolate. Add candy eyes for fun!

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars are piled in a green jar with their googly eyes looking at you. Swirly chocolate hair and mouths are in scary and cuts poses.

I wanted to make this Almond Joy Copycat Candy Bar recipe for your last Valentine's Day but it didn't happen. The candy got made but as I was trying to get good photos the candy count got smaller and smaller.

I swear, I only had two officer. 🙂

So here we are and I succeeded all the way through to the end, photos and all. The almond joys got turned into birthday and Halloween treats this time with big oversized eyes.

Look at those little faces. Don't you just want to eat them?

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars are shaped like fat chocolate heads with big candy eyes and swirly chocolate hair.
If you toss one in your mouth it is almost too much of a mouthful but it can be done. I like to make my treats last a little longer while I contemplate life. Just kidding. I do take smaller bites though.

They can still be a gorgeous mature looking Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bar without the eyes but, hey, let's have fun!

Use a toothpick to make swirls in the chocolate but they are really cute with just the eyes too.

You can make Halloween Chocolate Lava Cupcakes too if you looking for something a little fancier for a party. Check them out!

 

Halloween Chocolate Lava Cupcakes have beautiful Halloween colors with bright purple frosting and green, brown, and yellow sprinkles.

How Do You Wrap Halloween Almond Joy Candy Bars for Single Treats?

It can be easily done.

Cut a small rectangle piece of wax paper or parchment paper. One that is big enough to wrap around the whole piece of candy on the long side. Then just twist both ends in the opposite direction and it's done.

Think tootsie roll wrapping. It's just like that.

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Here's a before photo of the bars before they're covered in chocolate.

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars taste exactly like the original. Very easy to make with the no-bake middle treat dunked into melted chocolate.
 

Lookin' good already!

You can serve them on a plate for a party or wrap them up for treats as described above.

Whichever way you want to treat them, go ahead and give it a try. You will be very happy you did after you see and taste these most delicious candy bars.

 

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars are piled in a green jar with their googly eyes looking at you. Swirly chocolate hair and mouths are in scary and cute poses just for Halloween.
 

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Chocolate cover candy bars in a green bowl with a black tissue poking out below. Added candy eyes for fun!.
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5 from 3 votes

Almond Joys Copycat Recipe

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars taste exactly like the original. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Candy
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Candy Bars
Calories 201kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • pinch salt
  • raw almonds

For the chocolate coating

Instructions

  • Lay a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
  • Add the shredded coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond extract, and a pinch of salt to a food processor.
  • Process for about a minute or two until all is mixed well and the coconut is in very small pieces.
  • Remove from the processor and form into a ball. Divide into 12 balls.
  • Space out on a cookie sheet and press down a bit with the palm of your hand.
  • I used the straight edge of a pasty cutter to push all four sides of the flattened balls into rectangles. It moves easily and isn't hard to do.
  • See the photo above to show the pre-dunked pieces.  Lightly press an almond into the center of each rectangle.
  • Place in the freezer for at least an hour. They can be left overnight too.
  • When you are ready to dunk:
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave for 15 seconds. Stir and then cook every 5 seconds until smooth.
  • Stir in coconut oil.
  • Take the candy out of the freezer.
  • Carefully dunk down into the chocolate. I stuck a toothpick into the end of each one as I dunked.
  • Use a spoon to cover all of the candy bar if needed.
  • Lift and lightly swipe some of the chocolate off of the bottom with the flat side of a fork.
  • Place back onto the parchment paper.
  • Place two candy eyes on each piece as you go so that the chocolate is still very soft.
  • I also used a toothpick to swirl hair and/or mouth. They look good without any swirls too.
  • Let harden.
  • You can put them in the refrigerator to harden faster.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Almond Joys Copycat Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Candy)
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

A Couple of Hints and Extra Tips

You can freeze these candy bars for yourself but they will lose their gloss. So don't freeze if you want them to have shiny chocolaty faces.

They can be made to look exactly like the originals too. Just don't add the eyes and no swirling necessary.

 

Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars are piled in a green jar with their googly eyes looking at you. Two photos with one above the other. Swirly chocolate hair and mouths are in scary and cuts poses.
 

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  1. Ginny McMeans

    Yes, coconut oil it is Shayna. Thanks for the heads up!

  2. Shayna Swartz

    The ingredient list says EVOO, but in the directions it says coconut oil for the bars. I assume coconut oil is the correct ingredient?

  3. Lisa Bryan

    OMG - these are seriously the cutest Halloween candy ever. And healthy to boot! Love love!

  4. Linda

    My God, those are so cute! My little nephew would love those, I think I should try to make them at least for him 🙂

  5. maria long

    I am a big fan of almond joy chocolate. I adore the faces it looks like some of them are smiling.

  6. Syama

    Those eyes! This is definitely a winner . I know a few almond joy fans who are totally going to love this. Thanks for sharing !!

  7. Emily

    These are the cutest little thing for Halloween, they sound absolutely delicious too!

  8. Ginny McMeans

    Ahh, so sweet! Thanks Nicole!

  9. Ginny McMeans

    That would be perfect Sarah! As you know with mounds bars they won't miss the nuts at all. 🙂

  10. Sarah

    These are SO cute! My boys would love them—we'll try them as "Mounds" bars since my little one can't do nuts. Fun!

  11. Ginny McMeans

    I bet your son would love them Melissa! Let me know of your get to make them.

  12. Ginny McMeans

    🙂

  13. Melissa @ Vegan Huggs

    Omg! These are too adorable! My son would go crazy for these. I would too, since Almond Joy used to be my favorite candy bar 🙂

  14. Amy

    Cute

  15. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Becky - You have to make them right before though or they will get eaten up by little goblins. 🙂

  16. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Amy! I had so much fun making the faces and the funny curly Q tops.

  17. Ginny McMeans

    They would be really good at Christmas minus that mean faces 🙂 Pretty all packaged up too.

  18. Ginny McMeans

    Hahaha! I really hope you get too Beth 🙂

  19. Becky Striepe

    These are so cute, Ginny! Perfect for Halloween.

  20. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    Ginny, these are amazing! What a fun Halloween treat!

  21. Cadry

    My husband and mom are huge Almond Joy fans. They would go crazy for these! I'll have to remember this for Christmas. 😀

  22. Beth @ Eat Within Your Means

    Ha ha, love the image of the candy police. 🙂 These look SO GOOD. Definitely need to make soon!

  23. Ginny McMeans

    Ahhh, thanks Jenn! You have got to make them for your mom!

  24. Jenn

    So stinkin' cute!! I should make these for my mom - she LOVES coconut!

  25. Nancy/SpicieFoodie

    These are super cute, Ginny! Almond Joys were my favourite childhood chocolate bars. Saving your recipe:)

  26. Alyssa

    These are adorable!

  27. Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet

    Making candy is so fun! And I am thinking my kiddos would love these!

  28. Ginny McMeans

    Hahaha, bring on the netflix! Thanks Kim!

  29. Kim Beaulieu

    These are so super cute and perfect for Halloween or kids parties. Or just for me for a weekend netflix binge session. Too cute for words.

  30. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Erin and I love homemade candy too. Almond Joys are so good.

  31. Ginny McMeans

    You are too darn cute! 🙂

  32. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

    Those swirls make them super cute. 🙂 I love homemade candy, especially when it's a copycat recipe!

  33. Cookin Canuck

    Almond Joys are the reason that I dive into my kids' Halloween bags. Now I HAVE to try this homemade version, particularly because you made them look so darn cute!

  34. Ginny McMeans

    I love eyeballs at Halloween. That's about as scary as I can get. 🙂

  35. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Martha! Me too hahaha, the kid in me.

  36. Ginny McMeans

    Hahaha! Yeah, I take lots of blurry photos all the time. 🙂 Thanks Lora!

  37. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

    So cute and so fun! Those eyeballs crack me up!

  38. Martha @ A Family Feast

    So adorable! The kids will love these for Halloween!

  39. Lora @cakeduchess

    I sometimes have the same problem when I make something and everyone is home. I have to swat their hands away while I rush and get a blurry photo hahaha. Glad you had the chance to make these again, they're so cute!!

  40. Ginny McMeans

    Great! I hope you get to 🙂

  41. The Food Hunter

    Oh how fun! I want to make these for Halloween treats.