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Almond Joy Cookies

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips, sweet shredded coconut, and topped with a whole almond. Inspired by the classic candy bar flavors, these bakery-style cookies are rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all purpose flour
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (90 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
  • 24 whole almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the semi sweet chocolate chips and sweetened shredded coconut.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and press one whole almond gently onto the top of each.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but soft.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Lightly toast the shredded coconut before mixing for deeper flavor.
  • Slightly underbake for chewier centers.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg