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Almond Joy Cookies
If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you're definitely going to want to make these easy Almond Joy Cookies! They taste like the classic candy but in cookie form with all the wonderful texture of coconut, milk chocolate, and almonds for crunch!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 1/4 cups (176g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut divided
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light.
- Add egg, vanilla, and coconut extract. Beat again, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add 1 cup of shredded coconut, milk chocolate chips, and sliced almonds. Mix just until combined.
- Use a large cookie scoop to drop large balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
256IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.