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These Almond Joy chocolate chip cookies are made for coconut lovers! They are crazy good cookies with coconut, almonds, and chocolate that you’ve got to try. The dark chocolate chips balance out the sweetness of the chopped candy bars. When the candy bar chunks are baked into the cookie dough, they caramelize and melt right into the cookie. This is a yummy twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! The optional salt on top is a perfect complement to balance all the sweetness and make the caramelized flavors pop!
Almond Joy chocolate chip cookies are next-level choc chip cookies that are rich, buttery, and loaded with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Also try pecan sugar cookies, candy corn peanut butter cookies, ricotta lemon cookies, or Italian chocolate roll cookies.
Why You’ll Love It
30-minute cookies: Simple steps and readily available ingredients make these coconut almond chocolate chip cookies a breeze to prepare in no time.
Rich and decadent: The combination of butter, brown sugar, and dark chocolate chips creates a rich taste that is honestly irresistible.
Crunchy and chewy: The mix of sliced almonds and shredded coconut adds a delightful texture, balancing crunch with chewiness.
Kid-friendly: Kiddies will go crazy for these incredible cookies. They are perfect to make with leftover fun-sized candy bars.
Ingredients for Almond Joy Chocolate Chip Cookies
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Butter: Provides richness and a smooth, creamy texture to the cookies.
Egg: Acts as a binder and adds structure – they contribute to the cookies’ chewy texture.
Heavy cream: Adds moisture and richness; milk can be substituted for a lighter texture.
Cream of tartar: Acts as a stabilizer and helps the cookies rise by activating the baking soda.
Baking soda: A leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
Fun-sized Almond Joy Candy Bars: Adds a combination of chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors.
Dark chocolate chips: For the chocolatey goodness you crave!
Sliced almonds: Add a nutty crunch and complements the almond flavor in the candy bars.
Sweetened shredded coconut flakes: For texture and a mild coconut flavor.
Flake salt: Totally optional but balances it all out.
How to Make Almond Joy Cookies
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Mix wet ingredients: Cream together butter, oil, sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Add wet ingredients: Add egg, cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add dry ingredients: Add flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Mix until just combined.
Incorporate mix-ins: Add Almond Joy pieces, almonds, coconut, and half of the chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.
Form and bake cookies: Scoop equal-sized balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press each cookie down and top with the remaining chocolate chips.
Bake and cool.
Substitutions and Variations
Butter: Use margarine or coconut oil instead of butter in your almond coconut chocolate chip cookies.
Canola oil: Try swapping with vegetable oil, melted coconut oil or applesauce.
Heavy cream: Swap with milk, Half & Half, or a non-dairy alternative like almond milk.
Brown sugar: Use coconut sugar or an additional ½ cup of white granulated sugar if brown sugar is unavailable.
Coconut flavor: If you want to make Almond Joy cookies more deeply coconut-flavored cookies, add a few drops of coconut extract.
Dark chocolate chips: Replace with milk chocolate, white or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Sliced almonds: Swap with chopped pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts.
Add dried fruit: Use dried cranberries, cherries or raisins.
Other flavors: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg. A few drops of almond extract instead of vanilla is yummy too.
Make it gluten-free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of regular flour.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizer: Make crispy arancini balls or these cute cowboy sliders.
Main: Have you tried my incredible chicken orzo bowls recipe or Halifax donair? My salmon rice bowls are also bursting with flavor.
Dessert: Finish with a plate of these incredible almond joy cookies and a warm glass of milk.
How to Store Coconut Almond Chocolate Cookies
Store: Pack leftover cooled cookies into an airtight container and they will be good for 3 or 4 days. Cookies are best on day one.
Freezer: Dough freezes well. I recommend freezing the dough after you have scooped it into balls and flattened it. This will allow for the best bake from frozen.
Thaw: Place the frozen cookies or cookie dough in the fridge to thaw overnight.
Reheat: Flash the defrosted cookies in a warm oven for a few minutes to crisp them up again.
Top Tips
Chill the dough: If the dough feels too soft, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Uniform cookie size: Use a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are the same size for even baking.
Don’t overmix: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough cookies.
Watch the time: Keep a close eye on the cookies while baking to avoid overbaking; they should be slightly golden around the edges.
Line the cookie tray: Use parchment paper or a baking mat to line the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Cool properly: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to prevent them from falling apart.
Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie FAQs
Yes, you can use salted butter. Just reduce the added salt in the recipe by half to balance the flavors.
Swap butter with a dairy-free margarine or coconut oil, and use non-dairy milk like almond or soy milk instead of heavy cream.
You can substitute cream of tartar and baking soda with 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Almond Joy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Almond Joy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ Cup butter, unsalted
- ½ Cup canola oil
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- ½ Cup brown sugar
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream, or Half & Half or milk
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Cups all purpose flour
- ½ Teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ Teaspoon baking soda
- 16 Almond Joy candy bars, fun-sized
- 1 Cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ Cup almonds, sliced
- ½ Cup sweetened coconut flakes, shredded
- flake salt, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Cut the Almond Joy candy bars into small pieces, about 8 pieces per bar. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter, oil, sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add the egg, cream, and vanilla, beat again until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda, mix until just combined.
- Add the Almond Joy pieces, almonds, coconut, and half of the chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop equal size balls of dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Gently press each cookie down so that they are roughly ½ inch tall.
- Top the flattened cookies with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven when done and carefully place onto a cooling rack or paper towels to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Uniform cookie size: Use a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are the same size for even baking.
Don’t overmix: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough cookies.
Watch the time: Keep a close eye on the cookies while baking to avoid overbaking; they should be slightly golden around the edges.
Line the cookie tray: Use parchment paper or a baking mat to line the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Cool properly: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to prevent them from falling apart.
Nutrition
These Almond Joy chocolate chip cookies are packed with flavor and are absolutely irresistible. As the candy bar chunks bake into the dough, they caramelize and melt, creating a deliciously gooey texture. The coconut flavor is noticeable but not overpowering and adding a sprinkle of salt on top brings out the sweetness.
Other Cookie Recipes to Try
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- What sounds more delicious than caramel stuffed cookies? Absolutely nothing.
- Get holiday-ready with this recipe for Linzer cookies.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
I could eat several of this in one sitting. It’s so good!