Description
Chocolate Almond Joy Cookies are soft, chewy cookies packed with rich cocoa, sweet coconut, chocolate chips, and crunchy almonds—just like the classic Almond Joy candy bar, but in cookie form. Perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds (toasted if preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Press a piece of Almond Joy candy into the center of each cookie for a surprise center.Use chocolate chunks or drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra indulgence.Substitute sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.Chill the dough before baking for thicker cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
