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Almond Joy Cookies

By Lana Stuart · Published: Dec 17, 2020 · Last Modified: Dec 17, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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If you're a fan of the Almond Joy candy bar, then you're going to really love these cookies! They're loaded with milk chocolate, almonds, and coconut just like their namesake and take less than 30 minutes.

I'm not a baker. There. I said it.

Almond Joy Cookies on a Christmas plate with twinkling lights in the background.

Oh, I do it, but it's something that I just don't usually enjoy. It's fiddly. It's picky. It's too exact. Baking requires specific measures and patience. Oh, there's the problem. Patience.

Not being a baker is a real disadvantage at this time of year. Everyone I know is baking cookies right and left and I'm kinda like...ehhh. I'll make some candy instead.

If I ever do bake cookies, it's something really easy to mix together and drop by spoonfuls. None of that chilling and slicing stuff for me.

So when I came across this old recipe in my files, I thought hmmm...maybe I could do that.

This Almond Joy Cookies recipe is one that has been passed around so many hundreds of times that no one knows where it started. I wish I knew who to credit for it, but I have no idea. It's been in my recipe box for ever.

If you're reading this and you find that it's your one-and-only, honest-to-goodness original recipe that no one else ever thought of before in the history of the world, please do let me know. I'll be happy to amend my post to credit your talent.

These really simple, easy to make Almond Joy Cookies are loaded with milk chocolate, coconut, and almonds. Just like the candy bar. I even enjoyed making these. Mix them up and drop them. Easy-peasy.

How to Make Almond Joy Cookies

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease two cookie sheets.

Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set that aside.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the vanilla.

Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.

Ingredients for Almond Joy Cookies in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds.

Two cookie sheets with portions of cookie mixture placed on them.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 9-12 minutes. If baking more than one cookie sheet at a time, switch places with the cookie sheets halfway through baking.

Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. This recipe makes about 3 dozen.

Enjoy!

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Almond Joy Cookies on a Christmas plate with twinkling lights in the background.

Almond Joy Cookies

These Almond Joy Cookies are filled with milk chocolate, almonds, and coconut just like their namesake candy bar.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time:: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 9-12 minutes. If baking more than one cookie sheet at a time, switch places with the cookie sheets halfway through baking.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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About Lana Stuart

Lana Stuart is the cook and occasional traveler here at Never Enough Thyme. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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  1. Tabitha says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    Made these cookies today for my roommate's birthday. And, they were/are a BIG hit!! :). However, I adjusted the amts in the recipe a bit...I did not put all 12 oz of choc chips in as that seemed too many. I just eyeballed it as I poured them in and when it seemed enough, I stopped. I did the same with the almonds. That seemed to work. Great recipe! Thanks! :)

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  2. Terra says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Great minds really do think alike, wait till you see what I post tomorrow. Baker or not, your cookies look and sound fantastic!!! Hugs, Terra

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    • Lana Stuart says

      December 31, 2013 at 9:32 am

      Aw, thanks Terra. Baking isn't my favorite thing but I manage okay with really simple recipes like this. Can't wait to see your new post!

      Reply
  3. Miss P says

    December 21, 2013 at 6:06 am

    It's genetic. I am also not a baker. If I do try something, it is usually an item that is a "whole that can be cut into pieces" -- a cake, a pie, bar cookies, something like that. The repetition to prepare cookies over and over is more than my capabilities, especially at this time of year. But, with this recipe, hope springs eternal! I may bake yet.

    These look great and include my favorite flavor combinations. Thanks.

    Miss P

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  4. Ordinary J says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    You are absolutely a baker, just look at all the goodies you baked!!! I would love to try these cookies:)

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    • Lana Stuart says

      December 20, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      I hope you will give them a try. They're extraordinarily easy and very delicious.

      Reply

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