How to Make Coconut Joy Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut Joy Cookies are a delicious and indulgent treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. These cookies are filled with the rich and creamy flavor of coconut, along with the added indulgence of chocolate. They make for the perfect snack or dessert, and are great for sharing with friends and family.

Not only do these cookies taste amazing, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these delecta...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chocolate coated coconut and almond candy pieces (such as Hershey®'s Almond Joy® Pieces)
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ¼ cup chocolate coated coconut and almond candy pieces (such as Hershey®'s Almond Joy® Pieces)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.
  • Combine both amounts of flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips, 1/2 cup almond candy pieces, and flaked coconut until evenly distributed.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges become golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
  • Immediately after removing from the oven, press a few of the remaining 1/4 cup almond candy pieces into each cookie decoratively.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 49mg