Description
Indulgent tropical bliss almond joy cookies bring Caribbean sunshine to classic dessert lovers. Coconut, chocolate, and almonds meld into irresistible treats that transport taste buds to sweet island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 egg
Flour and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, creating a light base for the cookies.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and egg into the butter mixture, blending until just integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and sliced almonds into the cookie dough, distributing evenly.
- Scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to cooling racks to complete cooling and set their final texture.
Notes
- Toast almonds and coconut beforehand to enhance their nutty, rich flavors and add delightful crunch to the cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a more intense tropical profile and dairy-free option that keeps the cookies soft and tender.
- Try dark chocolate chips or chopped macadamia nuts to elevate the Hawaiian-inspired taste and add unexpected texture variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg