Almond Joy Cookies Recipe
Almond Joy Cookies combine the rich flavors of sweet coconut, salted roasted almonds, and semi-sweet chocolate chips into a chewy, delightful treat. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for almond and chocolate lovers looking for a quick bake that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup lightly chopped salted roasted almonds
Wet Ingredients
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning during baking.
- Combine coconut and condensed milk: In a large mixing bowl, mix the entire 14-ounce bag of sweetened flaked coconut with the 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, stirring well until the coconut is evenly coated and the mixture becomes sticky.
- Fold in almonds and chocolate: Add the 2/3 cup of lightly chopped salted roasted almonds and 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the coconut mixture. Gently fold everything together until the almonds and chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Scoop and shape: Using a tablespoon scoop, drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Wet your hands slightly to shape each portion into a round cookie and gently flatten the tops to ensure even baking.
- Bake and cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven at 325°F for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and set.
Notes
- Using parchment paper helps prevent the cookies from sticking and promotes even baking.
- Wetting your hands before shaping the cookies makes handling the sticky mixture easier.
- Letting the cookies cool on the baking sheet allows them to set and reduces breakage when transferring to a wire rack.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and use additional chocolate chips or substitute with seeds.
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