Almond Joy Cookies
Soft and chewy cookies packed with sweet coconut, melty chocolate, and crunchy almonds, inspired by the classic candy bar.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the wet mixture on low speed just until combined.
- Fold in coconut, chocolate chips, and chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions onto the sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look just set.
- Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Toast almonds lightly for deeper flavor before chopping.
- Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies that spread less.
- Press a few extra chips or almond pieces on top of dough balls for a bakery look.
- Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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