Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Almond Joy Cookies requiring only four simple ingredients. These chewy cookies combine sweetened coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, lightly salted almonds, and condensed milk, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re great for quick snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 (14 oz) bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup chopped lightly salted almonds (preferably Blue Diamond Low Sodium Lightly Salted)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (regular or fat-free)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped almonds, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Combine Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a sticky dough.
- Shape Dough: Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Form Discs: Moisten your fingertips with water to prevent sticking and gently shape each scoop into a flat disc by patting the top.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tips of the coconut flakes just begin to turn golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to set properly.
- Store: Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Lightly moistening your fingers helps shape the cookies without the dough sticking.
- You can use either regular or fat-free sweetened condensed milk based on preference.
- Watch the cookies closely in the last few minutes to avoid over-baking; they should be golden at the coconut tips.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and add extra chocolate chips or coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Almond Joy Cookies, Coconut Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Easy Cookies, 4 Ingredient Cookies, Quick Dessert
