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Almond Joy Cookies

Almond Joy Cookies are so easy to make and are a great nod to the classic favorite candy bar! Only 7 ingredients needed for this simple recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 14 oz sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cant cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 30 salted almonds
  • 4 ounce dark chocolate bar optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 325F (165C) and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well-combined.
  3. In a separate bowl (make sure that it is completely clean and dry) combine the egg whites and salt (make sure no yolk gets in with the whites!).
  4. Using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture until ingredients are completely combined.
  6. Using a 1 1/2 Tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop macaroon mixture into balls and drop onto prepared cookie sheet, placing at least 1" apart.
  7. Gently nestle a single almond snugly into the top of each coconut mound.
  8. Transfer to oven and bake on 325F for 20-23 minutes or until tops are just beginning to turn golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool completely before drizzling with chocolate.
  10. To prepare chocolate -- chop chocolate bar into small even-sized pieces and place in a small microwave-safe bowl.
  11. Heat in 20-second increments, (stirring in between) until chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
  12. Drizzle chocolate over each cooled Almond Joy cookie, then allow chocolate to harden before serving.

Notes

  • *this means filling the measuring cup just shy of the 1 cup line

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.