Name: Almond Joy Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Imagine if a candy bar and a cookie had a wild weekend and came back with a sweet surprise. That’s these Almond Joy Cookies. They’re like your favorite coconut-chocolate-almond treat but in cookie form, and they don’t stick to your teeth like the original. These cookies bring together chewy coconut, melty chocolate, and crunchy almonds in one bite. No wrapper, no waiting, no judgment if you eat five. Or six. Let’s keep it real.

What These Cookies Are

These cookies mix shredded coconut, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped almonds, and sweetened condensed milk. There’s no flour, no fuss, and no waiting on dough to chill. You throw it together, bake, and boom, cookie magic. They’re chewy in the middle, crisp on the edges, and rich enough to make you forget your problems. Or at least misplace them for 15 minutes.

Prep Time

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make Almond Joy Cookies

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add coconut, condensed milk, chocolate chips, almonds, and vanilla.
Stir everything until it looks like a sticky, delicious mess.
Drop tablespoons of the mix onto the baking sheet. Keep a bit of space between them, they like elbow room.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Look for golden edges and a firm top.
Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Then move them to a rack or just eat them warm if you’re brave.

Tips

Use a cookie scoop to keep them the same size.
Add a pinch of salt to the mix if you like contrast.
Let them cool before stacking or you’ll get one big cookie. Not bad, but a little messy.

Can You Freeze Almond Joy Cookies?

Yes, you can freeze Almond Joy Cookies. Here’s how:

To freeze baked cookies

Let the cookies cool completely.
Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour.
Transfer the frozen cookies to a freezer-safe bag or container.
Label with the date. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To freeze unbaked cookie dough

Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet.
Freeze until solid (about 1–2 hours).
Move the frozen dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

To bake from frozen

Place frozen dough balls on a baking sheet. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 1–2 minutes longer than the original time. No need to thaw.

Tip

Use parchment paper between cookie layers to avoid sticking if you’re stacking them.

Freezing helps you enjoy fresh cookies anytime with zero effort. Just heat and eat.

Conclusion

These Almond Joy Cookies take the best parts of candy and make them better. No blender. No mixer. Just one bowl and a spoon. If you like easy wins and sweet bites, this recipe is your new go-to. Try them once and you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store-bought.