If you love the creamy coconut centers of Mounds and Almond Joy bars, you’re going to be obsessed with these bite-sized versions. They’re sweet, soft, and coconut-packed inside, then coated in a snappy layer of chocolate—just like the candy aisle favorites, but made at home with simple ingredients. The best part? No baking, no fancy equipment, and they’re perfect for holidays, cookie trays, edible gifts, or whenever a coconut craving hits.
Make them as Mounds Bites (all coconut, dark chocolate) or Almond Joy Bites (tucked almond inside, usually with milk or semi-sweet chocolate). Either way, they freeze beautifully and taste like a little luxury treat.
Ingredients (makes about 24–30 bites)
Coconut filling
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3 cups (240–270 g) sweetened shredded coconut (plus more if needed)
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1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk (add more by the spoon if needed)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Almond Joy option
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24–30 whole almonds (1 per bite)
Chocolate coating
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2 cups (340 g) dark chocolate (for Mounds) OR semi-sweet/milk (for Almond Joy)
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1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, helps chocolate melt smooth)
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Optional toppings: extra coconut, almond slivers, drizzle of white chocolate
Instructions
1) Make the coconut filling
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In a bowl, mix shredded coconut + powdered sugar + salt.
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Pour in condensed milk and vanilla (if using).
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Stir until the mixture becomes thick and holds together when pressed.
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