Description
These Almond Joy Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate chips, sweet coconut flakes, and crunchy almonds. Inspired by the classic candy bar, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bakery-quality cookies in under 30 minutes. Perfect for dessert, holiday baking, or an afternoon treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for extra softness)
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup whole or chopped almonds (lightly toasted for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cornstarch.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in sweetened coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and almonds with a spatula.
- Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For gluten-free cookies: Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- For vegan cookies: Swap butter with vegan butter and eggs with flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water).
- Add a slice of bread to your storage container to keep cookies soft longer.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months—bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes of baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Almond Joy Cookies Recipe, chewy coconut cookies, chocolate almond treats, easy cookie recipe, soft homemade cookies