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Christmas star cookies with almond – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Christmas star cookies with almond they are original shortcrust pastry cakes with the shape of a Christmas star. The special thing about these treats is that a flap of the star hugs an almond, thus creating a truly graceful effect.

Once cooked and cold, the biscuits are decorated with melted chocolate to create the eyes and mouth of the stars. The effect will be really nice: it will seem that the star hugs the almond.

To make these delicious cookies you need a simple vanilla shortcrust pastry, preferably with butter as it is more malleable.

A handful of almonds with the skin and a teaspoon of dark chocolate to decorate.

These Christmas cookies they are perfect to prepare together with your children, as they are nice and will entertain them.

Furthermore i Christmas star cookies with almond they are also ideal to give to friends or relatives during the Christmas holidays. Pack them in a transparent bag with colored ribbon and they will all be amazed!

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Chocolate and almond cake – Gordon Ramsay’s version

There chocolate and almond cake it is a delicious and rich breakfast dessert good dark chocolate. A very easy and quick cake to prepare, with only two eggs and with simple ingredients that everyone has at home.

This dessert is very reminiscent of those genuine donuts that our grandmothers prepared, when with a few simple ingredients they put fragrant and richly flavored cakes on the table.

To prepare the chocolate and almond cake no special equipment is needed, you can very well use the classic hand whisk. Otherwise use a classic electric mixer and in 5 minutes it is ready.

In the recipe we use the 70% dark chocolate but you can also customize the dessert with the milk one. Even if then the final result could be perhaps too sweet. The ideal would be to use the dark one.

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Which chocolate to choose?

Black, bitter and dark, are all synonyms to indicate a chocolate that contains a quantity of cocoa equal to at least 45%, for extra dark or “dark” chocolate instead the percentage rises to 70%, up to 100%.
Obviously, it must be quality chocolate, without artificial ingredients, with a high percentage of cocoa and therefore less cocoa butter and sugar.
But the choice also depends on the taste, if 100% is suitable for people with intolerances or vegans, and is certainly full of benefits, on the palate it could be very bitter.
We therefore recommend starting from 70% chocolate and then move on to 85%, even more nutritious.

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LOW SUGAR, LOW CARB HOMEMADE ALMOND JOY BARS by Gordon Ramsay

Homemade Almond Joy Bars made EASY with just 5 ingredients and healthier than store-bought! Fantastic no-bake, low carb, low sugar treat for chocolate coconut lovers.

Made with real coconut and coconut oil you have a rich and creamy filled candy topped with almonds. They may not be the wrapped candy you’re used to, but they are the one your diet approves of! Just make sure you don’t eat the entire batch in one sitting, as this recipe makes a ton and you’ll need your Thanksgiving fat pants to engage in such a challenge.

How to make Homemade almond joys

This Almond Joy Bar is so simple to make! I recommend having a food processor or blender handy to chop up the coconut shred into a finer texture. While that’s totally optional I feel it really adds a little extra enjoyment to these candies.

I also highly recommend using parchment paper under these bars in the pan as they cool. It makes cleanup a breeze! I like buying mine in bulk from Costco. 😉 A couple quick layers of chocolate and coconut are chilled and then cut up & ready to enjoy!

Are Almond Joys healthy?

These almond joys contain fewer calories, lower sugar and lower carb count than the store bought candies. You can make them even healthier by excluding the optional powdered sugar, they taste great with and without it! Use whatever type of chocolate chips you’d like- dark chocolate has less sugar, so I feel it’s a better choice. I used semi-sweet in the recipe below.

Are Almond Joys Dairy Free?

They definitely can be! By simply making sure that your chocolate chips are dairy free (like Enjoy Life brand) you can have a dairy free treat that you love. Swap out the honey for agave and you have a vegan candy too!

Ingredients for Homemade Almond Joy Bars

-1 cup Coconut Oil

-2 cups shredded Sweetened Coconut

-2 TBSP honey

-12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

-1/3 cup sliced almonds

-3/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)

How to Make Simple & Healthy Homemade Almond Joy Bars

In a bowl, warm the coconut oil just until it becomes a liquid. This takes about 20-30 seconds in the microwave.

Optionally, pulse your coconut for a few seconds in a blender to become a finer texture.

Mix the shredded coconut and the honey into the liquid coconut oil, combining well. If you aren’t concerned about making this a healthier treat, then add in the 3/4 cup powdered sugar. It adds a nice sweetness and texture to the coconut layer. I had it without though and thought it tasted great!

Pour the mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper and then freeze or refrigerate until solid.

Heat the chocolate chips in microwave at 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until they’re completely melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate over the coconut spreading it evenly. Top with the sliced almonds.

Refrigerate the pan for the chocolate to set. Cut it into 1 inch squares and then store them in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

Skinny Homemade Almond Joy Bars

Homemade Almond Joy Bars made EASY with just 5 ingredients and healthier than store-bought! Fantastic low carb, low sugar treat for chocolate coconut lovers.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Low Carb Almond Joy Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 20

Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

1 cup coconut oil
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
2 tbsp honey
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

Warm coconut oil just until it becomes liquid. (It takes about 20-30 seconds in the microwave.)
Pulse the shredded coconut a few times in a blender, just to make it a finer texture. (This step is optional, but I liked the results.)
Mix the shredded coconut and honey into the coconut oil, stirring well.
**If you aren’t concerned about making this a healthier treat, then add in the 3/4 cup powdered sugar. It adds a nice sweetness and texture to the coconut layer. I had it without though and thought it tasted great!
Pour mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper and freeze or refrigerate until solid.
Heat chocolate chips in microwave at 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until completely melted. Pour over coconut spreading evenly. Top with sliced almonds.
Refrigerate for chocolate to set. Cut into 1 inch squares and store in the fridge until ready to eat. Candy tastes best cool, but not cold. When it’s cool/ room temp, the inside coconut layer is softer and just melts in your mouth!

Notes

Serves about 20. Each square is very satisfying! I often cut each in half again and use that as a serving!

Nutrition

Are Almond Joys Gluten Free?

Yes! There is no gluten in this recipe making them perfect for those on diets where gluten is restricted. If you’re avoiding gluten due to an allergy, keep a watchful eye for possible cross-contamination.

Can You Freeze Homemade Almond Joys?

Absolutely! I recommend cutting them into serving sized pieces and then storing them in an airtight container. Lay a piece of wax paper between each layer to prevent sticking. Then you can grab and go when you need a sweet fix.

How Long Do Homemade Almond Joys Last?

Homemade almond joys can last up to 2 weeks and still taste great so long as you keep them properly stored. This should give you plenty of time to enjoy them all to yourself or pass them out to friends and family.

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Homemade Almond Joy Bars made EASY with just 5 ingredients and healthier than store-bought! Fantastic low carb, low sugar treat for chocolate coconut lovers.

These simple Almond Joy candy bars will have you feeling good about fixing that sweet tooth. Homemade Almond Joy Bars made EASY with just 5 ingredients and healthier than store-bought! Fantastic low carb, low sugar treat for chocolate coconut lovers.

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