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Chewy Almond Joy Cookies: Taste the Candy Bar at Home

Three golden brown almond joy cookies studded with chocolate chips and coconut flakes resting on a white plate.
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You can make cookies that taste exactly like the classic candy bar. This recipe delivers chewy texture loaded with coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds. It is simple to follow and creates an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup additional chocolate chips for topping (optional)
  • ½ cup additional chopped almonds for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the flaked coconut, 1 cup of chocolate chips, and 1 cup of chopped almonds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. If desired, press a few extra chocolate chips and almond pieces onto the top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. You want them slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an even stronger candy bar flavor, you can substitute 1 cup of chopped Almond Joy candy bars for the plain chocolate chips and almonds in the dough.
  • If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly reduce the baking time by one minute.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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