Decadent Almond Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Inspired by the famous Almond Joy candy bar, these Decadent Almond Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies are a true delight for the senses. A perfect blend of rich chocolate, toasted almonds, and sweet coconut, these cookies are perfect for any festive occasion or as an everyday indulgence. The recipe yields a generous batch of 72 cookies, making them ideal for sharing—or keeping in the fridge for when unexpected guests arrive. Easy to prepare and even simpler to enjoy, this recipe is quickly becoming a household favorite. For a coconut-lover's twist, consider adding extra coconut to a smaller batch!
72
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
white sugar
1 1/2 cups
brown sugar
1 1/2 cups
eggs
4
vanilla extract
3 teaspoons
all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups
baking soda
2 teaspoons
kosher salt
1 teaspoon
chocolate chips
5 cups
sweetened coconut
2 cups
chopped almonds
2 cups (toasted)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
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3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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4. Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
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6. Fold in the chocolate chips, sweetened coconut, and toasted chopped almonds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
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8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
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9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired the Decadent Almond Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe?
The recipe was inspired by the famous Almond Joy candy bar.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields a generous batch of 72 cookies.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How much butter is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of softened butter.
What kind of sugar is used in these cookies?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of white sugar and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need 4 eggs for this cookie dough.
How much vanilla extract should be added?
The recipe requires 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
What is the quantity of flour used?
The recipe uses 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much baking soda is in the recipe?
There are 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
How many chocolate chips are included?
The recipe calls for 5 cups of chocolate chips.
What kind of coconut is used?
The recipe uses 2 cups of sweetened coconut.
How many almonds are needed and how should they be prepared?
You need 2 cups of chopped almonds that have been toasted.
How should I prepare the baking sheets?
Lightly grease the baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
How do I mix the butter and sugars?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What is the process for adding eggs?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
When should I add the vanilla extract?
Stir in the vanilla extract after the eggs have been incorporated into the creamed mixture.
How do I combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually incorporate the whisked flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
How do I add the chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds?
Fold them into the dough until they are evenly distributed.
How much dough should be used for each cookie?
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the baking sheets.
How far apart should the dough be spaced?
Space the dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges should be golden brown and the centers should be set.
What is the first step of the cooling process?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
Where should the cookies go after the initial cooling?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I add extra coconut to this recipe?
Yes, for a coconut-lover's twist, you can consider adding extra coconut to a smaller batch.
Is this recipe suitable for sharing?
Yes, the large yield makes it ideal for sharing at festive occasions.
How should I store these cookies if guests arrive unexpectedly?
The description suggests keeping them in the fridge for easy access when guests arrive.
Are these cookies easy to prepare?
Yes, the recipe is described as easy to prepare and simple to enjoy.
What texture should the butter and sugar reach during creaming?
They should be creamed until they are light and fluffy.