Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes! Just substitute a good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend (like Cup4Cup or King Arthur) and make sure your other ingredients, like the chocolate chips and coconut, are gluten-free as well.

Do I need to chill the dough?

Not for this recipe! The cookies bake up soft and chewy without any chill time. If your kitchen is especially warm, a 10-minute chill won't hurt.

Can I use unsweetened coconut?

Technically, yes, but I don't recommend it. Sweetened shredded coconut brings both moisture and flavor. Unsweetened can make the cookies dry and less flavorful.

Why did my cookies spread too much?

Too-warm butter or too little flour is usually the culprit. Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, and always spoon and level your flour.

Chewy Almond Joy Cookies with Coconut, Chocolate & Almonds

Chewy Almond Joy Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time20 minutes
Yield20 cookies 1x

Soft, chewy Almond Joy Cookies made with shredded coconut, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. A perfect candy bar-inspired treat!

Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped almonds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Beat in egg and vanilla until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds.
Scoop dough into balls using a 2-tablespoon scoop. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a bakery-style finish, press a few chocolate chips and coconut flakes on top before baking.
You can toast the almonds beforehand for extra flavor.
Dough freezes well: scoop, freeze until solid, then store in bags. Bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.
For a nut-free version, simply leave out the almonds or substitute with more coconut or chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190 kcal
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/almond-joy-cookies/