Description

Delight in these Almond Joy Cookies, inspired by the classic candy bar, combining rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweet shredded coconut, and crunchy sliced almonds in a soft, buttery cookie base. Perfectly baked to achieve golden edges with a chewy, satisfying center, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 large eggs

Add-ins

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure cookies don’t stick and for easy cleanup.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter along with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender cookie texture.
Add Flavors and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract, coconut extract, and eggs into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix until just combined.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two parts, mixing well after each addition. This forms your cookie dough base.
Fold in the Add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
Scoop Cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave space between each scoop to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden brown, signaling cookies are perfectly cooked.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This prevents breakage and finishes the texture.

Notes

For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best creaming results.
Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent cookies from sticking and to allow easy cleanup.
If you prefer a nuttier flavor, you can toast the sliced almonds lightly before folding them into the dough.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Almond Joy Cookies, chocolate chip cookies, coconut cookies, nutty cookies, chocolate coconut cookies, holiday cookies, homemade cookies