Meet your new favorite treat: soft, chewy Almond Joy Cookies loaded with coconut, almonds, and melty chocolate. All the flavors of the candy bar—without the fuss.
🥥 Why You’ll Love Them
- Naturally gluten-free (no flour!)
- Packed with coconut + almonds = healthy fats
- Quick: ready in under 30 mins
- One bowl, easy cleanup
- Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or dessert cravings
🍫 Ingredients (1 batch)
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup almond flour (or ground almonds)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Whole almonds (optional, for topping)
👩🍳 How to Make Almond Joy Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet.
- Mix coconut, almond flour, salt, and chocolate. Add syrup, vanilla, and egg. Stir until sticky.
- Scoop & Shape: Drop spoonfuls, flatten slightly, press almond on top.
- Bake 12–14 min, until golden on edges.
- Cool 5 min, then transfer to rack. (They’ll firm up as they cool!)
💡 Pro Tips
- Sticky dough? Chill 10–15 min.
- Dark chocolate = richer flavor.
- For extra chewiness → add 1–2 tbsp almond butter.
🍽️ Storage
- Airtight container: up to 5 days
- Freezer-friendly: up to 2 months
🧠 Quick FAQs
- Vegan? Yes—use a flax egg.
- Sweetened coconut? Works, just reduce syrup a little.
- Keto? Swap in sugar-free chocolate + monk fruit syrup.
✨ Final Bite
Soft, chewy, chocolatey, and coconutty—these Almond Joy Cookies disappear fast. Bake a batch, and thank yourself later.
In the mood for more chocolatey treats? Try out our Egg White Bites Recipe
Almonds aren’t just tasty—they’re also rich in healthy fats and vitamin E source