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Almond Joy Cookies
These almond joy cookies taste exactly like almond joy bars. These sweet treats only need five ingredients, you can recreate this delicious candy in a cookie form.
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These five ingredient almond joy cookies are a simple dessert. By using shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and crunchy almonds, these cookies taste just like an almond joy candy bar. This is a fun cookie recipe that every candy lover needs in their life!
Can’t get enough of the chocolate and coconut combination? Try out these desserts that also have these tasty ingredients. Our Earthquake Cake and Coconut Poke Cake both make for a delicious dessert.
ALMOND JOY COOKIES INGREDIENTS
You’ll need:
- 5 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup roughly chopped almonds
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: You can make your cookies with any type of chocolate chips. I have used dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Butterscotch would be good as well!
ALMONDS: You can buy pre-chopped almonds or whole almonds and crush them yourself. To do so, place the almonds in a Ziploc bag and roll over them with a rolling pin to crush them up.
HOW TO MAKE THIS ALMOND JOY COOKIES RECIPE
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
STEP TWO: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking pad.
STEP THREE: In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and the vanilla extract. Set aside.
STEP FOUR: In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut flakes, chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine the dry ingredients.
STEP FIVE: Pour the condensed milk mixture over the coconut mixture. Stir until all of the coconut mixture is completely coated.
STEP SIX: Using a 1 to 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the coconut mixture into slightly wet hands and shape them into a ball.
Place on the cookie sheet. Slightly press the ball down. Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart. Remember to keep your hands slightly wet to keep the cookie balls from sticking to your hands.
STEP SEVEN: Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes.
PRO TIP
Keep a close eye on the cookies while baking to make sure the bottoms don’t burn. Since ovens vary in temperature, you may need to adjust your baking time slightly for your oven.
STEP EIGHT: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes, before moving them to a cookie rack. The cookies will be very gooey until they are allowed to cool and set properly. They will fall through the slats of a wire rack if you don’t let them sit for some time.
PRO TIP
It is very important to let the cookies cool before trying to move them or they will fall apart. The outside will not be sticky to the touch but the insides will still be gooey.
HOW TO SERVE
These delicious cookies will be a family favorite. They would be perfect to serve with a glass of milk and are decadent for a dessert on its own. It is a great recipe any time of year and especially during the holiday season for cookie exchanges. Whip up a batch along with our Twix cookies for sharing.
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STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: Store these easy almond joy cookies in an airtight container. You can leave them on the countertop at room temperature, or place them in the refrigerator.
IN THE FREEZER: These homemade cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
These cookies taste exactly like an almond joy chocolate bar. Using just five simple ingredients, you can recreate this favorite candy bar in a cookie form and they make for a fun, unique cookie for your next cookie exchange. They are sure to be the new favorite of coconut chocolate lovers everywhere.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze these cookies?
This almond joy cookie recipe freezes well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Can I freeze the cookie dough before baking?
You can freeze the dough before baking and either bake while frozen. If you are baking from frozen, add a couple of minutes onto the baking time to thaw, otherwise, thaw first and then bake.
Could I turn these into cookie bars?
Although we haven’t tried this, you could try turning this recipe into cookie bars. Press dough into a 9×13 pan and bake for about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on the bars to make sure they don’t burn.
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Almond Joy Cookies
These almond joy cookies taste exactly like almond joy bars. These sweet treats only need five ingredients, you can recreate this delicious candy in a cookie form.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 34 cookies
Ingredients
- 5 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup roughly chopped almonds
- 14 -ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking pad.
- In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and the vanilla extract. Set aside
- In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flakes, chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine the dry ingredients.
- Pour the condensed milk mixture over the coconut mixture. Stir until all of the coconut mixture is completely coated.
- Using a 1-1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the coconut mixture into slightly wet hands and shape into a ball. Place on the cookie sheet. Slightly press the ball down. Place cookie balls 2 in apart. Remember to keep hands slightly wet to keep the cookie balls from sticking to your hand.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the cookie for 8-10 minutes, before moving to a cookie rack.The cookies will be very gooey until they are allowed to cool/set properly and will fall through the slats of the cooling racks.
Notes
TIP: Keep a close eye on the cookies while baking to make sure the bottoms don’t burn. Since ovens vary in temperature, you may need to adjust your baking time slightly for your oven.
TIP: It is very important to let the cookies cool before trying to move them or they will fall apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Gloria says
I love these – they have such a good flavor and are so easy to make!
Gloria says
These are divine!