Almond Joy Brownie Bites
These fudgy Almond Joy Brownie Bites are perfect for parties, holiday trays, or a simple treat at home. They combine boxed brownie mix, sweetened flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and almonds to create bite-sized desserts that bake in a mini muffin pan—about 48 bites per batch.
The recipe is straightforward and uses common pantry ingredients. If a full 48 bites feels like too many, make a smaller brownie mix (8×8 instead of 9×13) or freeze extras for later. Sweetened condensed milk freezes well, so leftover cans can be saved for future recipes.
Origin of the Recipe
I first made these in 2013 after a request from my father-in-law, Denny, who loved coconut and chocolate. He often received Almond Joy bars from my kids at Halloween and asked me to recreate those flavors in a bite-sized brownie. Making these became a way to celebrate his favorite combination. When we lost Denny in 2018, those flavors became a warm reminder of him.
How to Make Almond Joy Brownie Bites
Follow these steps for consistent, delicious results:
- Prepare mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and fill each muffin cup about half full.
- Bake according to package directions; mine baked in about 15 minutes.
- Remove brownies from tins and press an almond into the top of each warm brownie.
- While brownies cool, combine sweetened condensed milk and sweetened flaked coconut in a bowl.
- Form small balls of the coconut mixture and press one onto each brownie. Freeze the assembled bites for about 30 minutes so the coconut is firm.
- Melt chocolate almond bark or candy coating according to package directions.
- Dip the tops of the chilled brownie bites into the melted chocolate. Place on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
Printable recipe details are at the bottom of this post.
Tips: Use a cookie scoop for uniform coconut balls. Press almonds into warm brownies so they adhere. Work in batches—keep most bites in the freezer and dip a dozen at a time so the coconut stays firm and doesn’t sink into the chocolate.
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Other Candy Bar–Inspired Recipes
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Almond Joy Brownie Bites
Almond Joy Brownie Bites capture the flavors of the classic Almond Joy candy bar in a fudgy mini brownie topped with a coconut center and chocolate coating.
Keywords: Almond Joy Brownie Bites, coconut filled brownie balls, easy fudge brownie bites, Mounds option
Servings: 48 Bites
Ingredients
- 1 – 9×13 size brownie mix (prepared according to package directions)
- 4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package chocolate almond bark or chocolate candy coating
- 4 dozen almonds
Instructions
- Prepare mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and fill muffin cups about half full.
- Bake according to package directions (about 15 minutes). Allow to cool briefly.
- Remove brownies from tins and press an almond into the top of each brownie while still slightly warm.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk and coconut in a bowl.
- Form small balls of the coconut mixture and press one onto each brownie. Freeze for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate candy coating according to package instructions.
- Dip the tops of the chilled bites into the melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until set.
Notes
Work quickly when dipping to prevent the coconut from falling into the chocolate. Dip about a dozen at a time, keeping the remaining bites frozen until ready to dip.
Nutrition (approx.)
Calories and macronutrient totals are provided as an estimate per recipe batch. Adjust portions as needed.