Inside-Out Mounds of Joy

Almond Joys are a long-time favorite of Adam's. While he didn't get a chance to indulge in the chocolate-almond-coconutty goodness often, eating even one candy bar now would be a cheat on his diet. As a surprise for him, I created this recipe the other night while he was working late. I asked if he thought the name might be too much, but he assured me "Mounds of Joy" was perfect.

½ c cocoa powder (1½ oz)
3 T butter, softened
2 T honey
1 T heavy cream
12 almonds (½ oz)
4 t unsweetened shredded coconut (½ oz)

1. Beat cocoa powder, butter, honey, and cream together until smooth
2. Refrigerate for an hour or until chocolate has set enough to mold with your hands
3. Place coconut in a shallow dish
4. Form a generous tablespoon of chocolate into a ball around each almond
5. Roll in coconut to coat
6. Set on waxed paper and freeze for 30 min or until solid

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 candy Serving per Recipe 12

Amount per Serving Calories 64 Total Fat 5.2 g   Saturated Fat 3.1 g   Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g   Monounsaturated Fat 1.4 g Cholesterol 9 mg Sodium 28 mg Potassium 67 mg Total Carbohydrates 5.4 g   Dietary Fiber 1.5 g   Sugars 3.1 g Protein 1.1 g