Description
These Almond Joy Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the classic flavors of coconut, almonds, and chocolate. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut, milk chocolate chips, and chopped almonds.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Almond Joy, cookies, chocolate, coconut, almonds, dessert, baking, sweet