Description
These Small Batch Almond Joy Cookies are a delightful treat packed with the flavors of coconut, almonds, and chocolate in every bite. Perfect for when you want a small batch of delicious cookies without the extra fuss!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a small mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Fold in the shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This recipe yields 8–10 cookies, making it ideal for a small batch treat.
- For added indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
