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Almond Joy Cookies

This Almond Joy cookie recipe is loaded with all the flavors we love in the classic candy but in cookie form. It's so easy and so delicious!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings 6 Cookies
Calories 164kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 ounces  semi sweet chocolate chips
  • lightly salted almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Next mix in the egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Next mix in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt and mix until a dough forms.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Separate the dough into 6 balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Cool the cookies completely.
  • Meanwhile make your coconut topping.
  • In a medium bowl mix the coconut and sweetened condensed milk together until well mixed.
  • Divide the coconut mixture among the 6 cookies, topping them with coconut mix.
  • In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals until smooth and melted.
  • Spread the chocolate on top of each cookie.
  • Place 3 almonds on the top of each cookie.
  • Serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg