Almond Joy Cookies
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
softened
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 2
Combine the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg, coconut extract, and almond extract. Beat again until smooth. Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Beat to mix well. Add the coconut, chocolate chips. and almonds. Use a wooden spoon to mix throughout the dough.
- 3
Scoop the dough with a medium cookie scoop, roll into balls (about 2 tablespoons each), and place them a couple of inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from the oven when the cookies are puffy and barely cooked through - do not let them brown. The cookies should be round and pillow-like (and not browned at all) when they're ready to come out of the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will settle and flatten out slightly as they cool.
- 4
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Almond Joy Cookies
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About this Recipe
Do you dream of turning that classic candy bar into a comforting homemade treat? These Almond Joy Cookies bring the irresistible combination of coconut, dark chocolate, and almond into a perfect cookie form, delivering pure nostalgic bliss.
What sets these cookies apart is their delightful balance of textures—you get a soft and chewy interior with perfectly crisp edges. This recipe masterfully combines key ingredients to achieve that signature Almond Joy taste, ensuring every bite is rich with coconut, deep dark chocolate, and crunchy almond pieces.
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. Each cookie offers a chewy bite, followed by the satisfying snap of a crisp edge, revealing pockets of rich dark chocolate and toasty almonds, all enveloped in the sweet, tropical flavor of coconut. The blend of extracts ensures a deep, aromatic flavor that tastes just like your favorite candy bar, making these cookies utterly irresistible.
Feel free to experiment with your chocolate choice; while dark chocolate chips are specified, milk chocolate or semi-sweet chips would also be delicious, offering a slightly sweeter profile. If you're out of sliced almonds, roughly chopped whole almonds or even slivered almonds can be used instead.
These cookies are perfect for sharing at potlucks, gifting to friends, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk for a comforting snack.