How much does this recipe make?

It makes About 6 dozen candies.

How should leftovers be stored?

Follow the storage instructions in the recipe; refrigerate when directed.

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Chocolate-Covered Almond Apricot Tassies

Name: Chocolate-Covered Almond Apricot Tassies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: About 6 dozen candies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 60 wafers, crushed); 1 cup finely chopped almonds; 1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk); 1 package (8 ounces) dried apricots, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups (11.5-ounce package) HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips; 4 teaspoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread, or oil)

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 40 min active time

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Chocolate-covered apricot almond tassies in mini paper cups

Apricot, cherry, and almond bites in vanilla wafer cups topped with milk chocolate.

Helpful Tips

Measure and prepare the ingredients before you start mixing.
Let baked goods cool or chilled desserts set fully before serving.

THE RECIPE

Chocolate-Covered Almond Apricot Tassies

Prep40 min

Cook1 1/2 min

ChillAbout 1 hour

YieldAbout 6 dozen candies

Ingredients

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 60 wafers, crushed)
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1 package (8 ounces) dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups (11.5-ounce package) HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips
4 teaspoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread, or oil)

Instructions

Line small muffin cups (about 1 3/4 inches in diameter) with paper baking cups.
Combine wafer crumbs, almonds, and cocoa in a large bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk, apricots, cherries, and almond extract; mix well. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and press into prepared muffin cups.
Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes; stir. If needed, microwave in additional 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Spoon about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate over each filled cup. Refrigerate until set. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

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Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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