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ALMOND JOY COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:46:14 +0000

Easy 5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are dairy-free and eggless! Simple chocolate coconut cookies made in minutes, with common ingredients, that everyone goes crazy over!

These coconut cookies come together fast and are so addictive. I love that this almond joy cookie recipe is dairy free and doesn’t call for any eggs, perfect for those with allergies or food sensitivities!

What are Almond Joy Cookies?

How have I not shared this cookie recipe with you all yet?! It is seriously one of my favorites. One time I even made some while on vacation. Let me tell you, baking in a tiny hotel oven on reusable foil pans is so much fun. They turned out great though and everyone enjoyed them. This recipe takes what we all know and love about the classic candy bar, and turns it into a delightful cookie treat. Using only 5 simple ingredients, this recipe comes together easily and the results are a sensational, tasty dessert.

Why you’ll love this easy cookie recipe

Amazing flavor. The combination of flavors is one you will not soon forget. The chewy coconut, sweet chocolate and crunchy almonds, makes for an incredibly delicious treat.
Simple to make. This recipe is so easy to make, it calls for only 5 ingredients. From start to finish, you can be enjoying these cookies in just about 30 minutes.
Basic ingredients. Chances are that you have some of the ingredients on hand to make this recipe. With only 5 ingredients this recipe is an easy one to pull together fast!

Ingredients for Easy Almond Joy Cookies

Coconut: The base of this delightful cookie is one 14-ounce bag of sweetened shredded coconut.

Chocolate chips: Adding in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips (can sub in dairy free chocolate chips, if preferred) will create a wonderful chocolate taste.

Almonds: Use ½ cup of slivered almonds for a tasty addition to these cookies.

Condensed coconut milk: You will need one 11.25-ounce sweetened condensed COCONUT milk.

Salt: Add in ⅛ tsp of salt to help balance all the flavors in this cookie recipe.

How to make Almond Joy Candy Bar Cookies

Prep

Start preheating the oven to 325°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Cookie dough

Next, in a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, and coconut sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well combined, be aware, this mixture is thick!

Proceed to scoop out the dough with a cookie scoop and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

After that, moisten the tips of your fingers with water and press the cookies flatter, pressing in pieces of coconut where needed.

Bake

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the tips of coconut are just starting to turn golden brown.

Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy!

5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies

Easy 5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are dairy-free and eggless! Simple chocolate coconut cookies made in minutes, with common ingredients, that everyone goes crazy over!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond Joy Cookies, Dairy Free, Eggless Almond Joy Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 14

Total Time 29

Servings cookies

Calories 178kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

14 oz sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips can sub in dairy free chocolate chips, if preferred
½ cup slivered almonds
11.25 oz sweetened condensed COCONUT milk
⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cookie dough: In a large bowl combine the shredded coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, and coconut sweetened condensed milk. Stir until combined. The mixture is thick!
Spray a medium cookie scoop with nonstick spray and scoop out dough onto prepared baking sheet. Aim for level scoops, not rounded scoops as these cookies are rich. Moisten the tips of your fingers with water and press the cookies more flat, pressing in pieces of coconut where needed.
Bake: Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until tips of coconut are just starting to turn golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Easy 5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are a great treat to make for people with food sensitivities, they are egg and dairy free. These chocolate coconut cookies are made in under 30 minutes, with basic ingredients, and the results are a delicious dessert.

Nutrition

HOW DO YOU STORE ALMOND JOY COOKIES?

Let the cookies sit out for an hour or so to fully cool. Place them in an airtight container and then lay a cut piece of parchment paper over the top before laying more cookies on top. They can last this way up to a week.

Easy 5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are dairy-free and eggless! Simple chocolate coconut cookies made in minutes, with common ingredients, that everyone goes crazy over!

DO ALMOND JOY COOKIES NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

No, these cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week as long as they are stored in an airtight container. However, you can store them in the refrigerator and they will be delicious when slightly chilled. It just depends on your preference.

CAN YOU FREEZE COOKIES?

I love freezing cookies! There are 2 ways I prefer to freeze them. The first is by freezing the unbaked cookie dough balls. I scoop & shape the balls round with my hands, then freeze them in 1 layer on a cookie sheet. You can position them as close together as possible without touching. Freeze, then once solid, transfer them to a ziplocked freezer bag. Then you can pull them out and bake them whenever you want! You’ll want to either let them thaw on a cookie sheet while preheating the oven, or add a couple minutes to the bake time to compensate for frozen cookie dough.

The second way is to just freeze the baked cookies. My mother in law does this ALL the time. They turn out pretty well, albeit a tiny bit drier and more crumbly once thawed. Oh and you’ve got to make sure you thaw them. Frozen cookies are pretty hard to eat. Thankfully, they only take about 20 minutes or so to thaw out.

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Easy 5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are a wonderful dairy-free and eggless dessert! These simple chocolate coconut cookies are made in about 30 minutes, with basic ingredients, everyone is sure to love them.

Easy 5 ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are dairy-free and eggless! Simple chocolate coconut cookies made in minutes, with common ingredients, that everyone goes crazy over!

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BAKERY STYLE ALMOND JOY COOKIES

Jessica — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:05:00 +0000

Bakery Style Almond Joy Cookies taste just like your favorite candy bar! Thick, chewy chocolate cookies topped with a creamy coconut mixture, chocolate & almonds; the perfect Crumbl copycat!

These Almond Joy Crumbl copycat Cookies taste just like the store bought candy! Rich, chocolate cookies are topped with a sweet coconut mixture before getting topped with semi sweet chocolate and roasted almonds. These cookies are a show stopper and perfect for anytime!

Why You’ll Love these Decadent Cookies

Perfect for gifts! I love giving these over-the-top treats for a little birthday gift, housewarming gifts or even for new moms. Everyone loves cookies!
Easy to make! These are essentially chocolate cookies with a fun coconut chocolate topping. You’ll likely have most, if not all of the ingredients in your pantry.
Satisfies your Almond Joy cravings! Chocolate + Coconut + Almonds = ❤️❤️❤️

Ingredients in Almond Joy Cookies

— BUTTER: You’ll need ½ cup butter for the cookie dough.

— SUGARS: We use both ¾ cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons white sugar to add the perfect sweetness to the cookies.

— EGG: Adding just 1 large egg helps bind the ingredients together.

— VANILLA: We add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for added flavor.

— DRY INGREDIENTS: We used 1 ¼ cup flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt for the chocolate cookies.

— CHOCOLATE: Adding just ¼ cup mini chocolate chips gives the cookies added moisture and chocolate flavor!

— COCONUT TOPPING: To get that amazing Almond Joy flavor, we topped the cookies with 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut mixed with ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk. Final toppings are made from 6 ounces melted semi sweet chocolate chips and lightly salted almonds.

How to Make Bakery Style Almond Joy Cookies

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.

Next mix in the egg, and vanilla extract until combined.

Next mix in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt and mini chocolate chips. Mix until a dough forms.

Separate the dough into 6 balls and place them on the baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.

Bake the Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

To Make the Coconut topping:

In a medium bowl, stir the coconut and sweetened condensed milk together until well mixed. Top each cookie with the coconut mixture, dividing it evenly among the 6 cookies.

In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals until smooth.

Spoon the chocolate on top of each cookie, spreading gently. Place 3 almonds on the top of each cookie. Let cookies sit for 15-20 minutes, until chocolate is set. Enjoy!

Store these in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

Bakery Style Almond Joy Cookies taste just like your favorite candy bar! Thick, chewy chocolate cookies topped with a creamy coconut mixture, chocolate & almonds; the perfect Crumbl copycat!

How long should I let these cookies cool?

Cookies are best left to cool on the baking sheet they’re cooked on for 3-4 minutes, then you can transfer them to a cooling rack to cool further. This way, they don’t fall apart as cookies are pretty soft still when they’re pulled out of the oven. After a couple minutes on a cooling rack, cooking are usually cool enough to eat! Warm cookies are the best!

Bakery Style Almond Joy Cookies

Bakery Style Almond Joy Cookies taste just like your favorite candy bar! Thick, chewy chocolate cookies topped with a creamy coconut mixture, chocolate & almonds; the perfect Crumbl copycat!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond Joy Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill Time 30

Total Time 57

Servings

Calories 808kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
2 TBSP white sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cup flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Almond Joy Topping

1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
18 Lightly salted almonds

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
Next mix in the egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
Next mix in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt and mini chocolate chips. Mix until a dough forms.
Separate the dough into 6 balls and place them on the baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Coconut topping: In a medium bowl, stir the coconut and sweetened condensed milk together until well mixed. Top each cookie with the coconut mixture, dividing it evenly among the 6 cookies.
In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals until smooth.
Spoon the chocolate on top of each cookie, spreading gently. Place 3 almonds on the top of each cookie. Let cookies sit for 15-20 minutes, until chocolate is set. Enjoy!

Notes

Store these in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

You can add chocolate chunks or white chocolate chips to the dough instead of mini chocolate chips.

These are large cookies but you can make them half as big and make a dozen of them instead.

I use regular unsweetened cocoa powder but you can also use dutch processed cocoa.

I use lightly salted almonds but you could use unsalted if you prefer.

Nutrition

How long are these frosted cookies good for?

These cookies can be kept stored in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. To keep the cookies nice and chewy I recommend keeping them stored in the fridge.

Can I freeze frosted cookies?

Yes, you can freeze these cookies. They will last up to 3 months if store properly. To freeze them, place your frosted cookies onto a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours until the frosting is solid. Then transfer to an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between the cookies to prevent sticking. You can also put them each in individual ziplocked bags after the initial freezing process, for quick access to a sweet treat.

Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

When recipes request that you chill your cookie dough it is usually for a good reason. That reason is that the flavor gets a bit more time to develop and the cookies taste even more incredible. But the biggest reason is because of the butter/fats in the dough. By chilling the dough we allow the fats to solidify which means your cookies will not spread out as much while baking, so the texture turns out perfectly. This is especially important on warmer days or when your butter is warm or softened.

WHAT TYPE OF VANILLA EXTRACT SHOULD I USE?

A few years ago I tested 10 different vanilla extracts and found new favorites! I love using TOTONAC’s Mexican Vanilla for everyday use. It’s pure vanilla and contains no alcohol, which I like because I don’t like the taste of extracts made with alcohol. Each time I try another, I go back to Totonac’s quickly afterward; it’s so good! I also love using Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste. Again, this one has the best flavor by far!

When my kids have a birthday, I make them a special breakfast and serve it on the “You Are Special” plate. Crepes are a popular choice and here’s my youngest enjoying one…while wearing a giraffe costume. Because why not?!

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Bakery Style Almond Joy Cookies taste just like your favorite candy bar! Thick, chewy chocolate cookies topped with a creamy coconut mixture, chocolate & almonds; the perfect Crumbl copycat!

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