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Almond Joy Cookies

Delicious cookies with a combination of coconut, chocolate, and toasted almonds that give a comforting homemade flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter Use unsalted butter for better control over salt.
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
  • 5 cups chocolate chips Bittersweet or semi-sweet work great.
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut For a classic chewy texture.
  • 2 cups chopped almonds Toast them for extra depth of flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line one with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until blended.
  3. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, coconut, and chopped almonds.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving space between them.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
  3. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze dough balls for later use.