Description
Chewy cookies packed with coconut, almonds, and chocolate, reminiscent of the beloved candy bar. Perfect for last-minute desserts or sweet gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup roasted almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using) and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut, chocolate, and chopped almonds, reserving some for topping.
- Cover and chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough in heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheets. Press remaining chocolate and almonds on top of each scoop.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cookies rest on the sheet for 3 to 4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough enhances thickness and chewiness. Use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg