Description
Delight in these rich and chewy Almond Joy Cookies that perfectly capture the flavors of the classic candy bar. Made with shredded coconut, creamy sweetened condensed milk, melted chocolate chips, and crunchy chopped almonds, these cookies are quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection for a sweet, nutty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) bag of sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (12-ounce) bag of chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it’s ready when your cookie dough is prepared.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded coconut, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped almonds. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined into a sticky dough.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop, firmly pack the dough into the scoop to shape each cookie, then place them about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set. Afterwards, transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely and achieve the right chewy texture.
Notes
- Ensure you pack the cookie dough firmly in the scoop to help the cookies hold together while baking.
- Use a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent cookies from sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Allowing cookies to cool completely on a wire rack improves texture and prevents sogginess.
- For variation, you can substitute almonds with other nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
