Small Batch Almond Joy Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these delicious Small Batch Almond Joy Cookies, a delightful combination of coconut, almonds, and chocolate in a single, perfect bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup shredded sweetened 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 bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the coconut, chopped almonds, and chocolate chips.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 6–8 cookies—perfect for a small treat!
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips or toasted almonds for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
