Almond Joy Candy Recipe

Dec 19, 2024Updated Aug 17, 2025

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Turn your favorite candy bar into a bite-sized holiday treat! This Almond Joy Candy recipe is perfect for gift giving during the holiday season.

Almond joy candies stacked up in front of a crockpot.

You can use your slow cooker for more than just pulled pork or pot roast! You can make an array of Christmas treats!

Homemade Almond Joy Candies are an easy, homemade version of the classic candy, perfect for holidays or gifting. Using the slow cooker simplifies melting the chocolate while blending flavors effortlessly. With only a few ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that’s customizable and fun to make. And yes! They do taste like almond joy candy bars.

Ingredients for almond joy candies on a table.

Key Ingredients

Milk chocolate chips – Easy to find and melts well in the crockpot.

Sweetened coconut – Baker’s is my favorite because it’s moist compared to other brands.

Sweetened condensed milk – This makes the recipe – different than other recipes out there.

Roasted Almonds – A small tin works great.

chocolate chips, coconut and sweented condensed milk in a crockpot.

Almond joy mixture after cooking in a crockpot.

How to Make Almond Joy Candies

Let the slow cooker melt everything together into a thick, chocolate-coconut base.
Scoop into small, bite-size rounds.
Add a little coconut on top and press in an almond.
Leave them at room temp until firm, then serve or package for gifts.

Almond joy candies on a baking sheet after rolling and garnishing.

Variations

Chop the almonds and stir into mix.
Dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used instead of milk chocolate, though the milk chocolate is classic for almond joys.
Other nuts that can be used are peanuts, pecans or walnuts.
Instead of rolling it into balls, you can put the mixture in an 8×8 pan that is lined with parchment and pat flat. Then, when cooled, cut into squares.

A pile of almond joy candies in front of a crockpot.

Storing Tips

These treats are best enjoyed at room temperature. When stored in an airtight container, they’ll stay fresh for about a week.
For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or freeze them for up to three months. Be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Add these adorable Almond Joys to your holiday treat trays or package them in clear bags tied with festive ribbons for presents.

Should I use a Slow Cooker Liner to make candies?

You don’t need to use a liner with candy recipes in the crockpot, but it would help with clean up if you did!

How to Keep Chocolate from Scorching in the Slow Cooker?

Stir every 15 minutes to prevent the chocolate from scorching and becoming gritty.