These delectable cookies will remind you of one of your favorite candy bars. They are the perfect blend of sweet coconut, semi sweet chocolate and sliced almonds . They can be baked and frozen ahead of time.
RECIPE ALMOND JOY COOKIES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/8 cups all purpose flour (1 cup plus two tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes (shredded coconut)
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- In small bowl whisk to combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Using mixer cream butter and sugars. Add vanilla and egg and mix just until incorporated. Slowly blend the dry mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, coconut flakes and sliced almonds.
- Using 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop drop by rounded spoonfuls onto parchment covered cookie sheets. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Allow to cool for ten minutes before moving to cookie cooling racks.
NOTES
Makes 24-26 cookies
I had a reader report that you need to keep an eye on these cookies starting at 9 minutes. That they really start to brown up fast. I have not had a chance to remake these cookies since I purchased a new oven.
Recipe Adapted From SMALL TOWN WOMAN