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Almond Joy Cookies

A coconut-kissed soft sugar cookie topped with almond joy coconut filling and drizzled with chocolate. These Almond Joy Cookies are the better version of the famous candy bar!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 20 large cookies
Calories: 153kcal

Ingredients

Coconut Sugar Cookie

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp coconut flavoring
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Coconut Filling

  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C). Line a cookie sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and granulated sugar. Mix for about 2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
    3/4 cup salted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the eggs and coconut flavoring.
    2 eggs, 1 tsp coconut flavoring
  • Once incorporated, add in the flour and baking powder. Mix until a soft dough forms.
    2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Portion out the dough into 3 Tbsp portions (a #24 scoop is perfect). Using the back of your cookie scoop, make an indent in the center of each cookie (this will puff up some while baking, but if you wait until out of the oven your cookies will crack).
  • Bake at 350° F (180°C) for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies no longer look wet and glossy. Right out of the oven press the indent again to make your crater more pronounced.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the pan.
  • While your cookies are cooling, make your coconut filling by mixing the sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut together. Set aside until cookies are cool.
    1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave by heating for 30 second increments, stirring in between until fully melted.
    1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
  • Once cookies are cool, scoop a heaping Tbsp of coconut filling into each cookie crater.
  • Top each cookie with a drizzle of chocolate, sliced almonds, and shredded coconut.
    1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • Serve and enjoy! Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
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Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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