ALMOND JOY COOKIES

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Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla

  1. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5: Mix Dough

  1. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6: Add Mix-Ins

  1. Add Coconut, Chocolate Chips, and Almonds: Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped almonds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7: Form Cookies

  1. Form Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, press additional chopped almonds and shredded coconut onto the tops of the cookies for decoration.

Step 8: Bake

  1. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft.

Step 9: Cool and Serve

  1. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10: Enjoy

  1. Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these delicious Almond Joy Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!

Tips for Perfect Almond Joy Cookies:

  • Toasting Almonds: For extra flavor, toast the chopped almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant before adding them to the cookie dough.
  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.
  • Variations: Experiment with different types of chocolate chips (such as dark chocolate) or add a drizzle of melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for an extra decadent touch.

These Almond Joy Cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the classic combination of chocolate, coconut, and almonds. Enjoy baking and savoring these delightful treats!

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