almond joy mounds
When it comes to the holidays and cookie swaps this is my go-to cookie recipe. A friend of mine makes a cookie like this every year, she wouldn't share her recipe, so I came up with my own rendition of my favorite candy bar. If you want to make A LOT of cookies, this one's for you. Using a 4 qt mixing bowl, this recipe fills the bowl. Make them as big as you want, they don't spread and you'll want to make sure to have enough. Recipe easily halved, the dough can be frozen and ready for company anytime. I always make a full batch for that purpose.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Wow, this cookie is rich and decadent! Toasting the coconut and almonds adds so much to the overall flavor of this cookie. The combination of two different chocolate chips, toasted coconut, and almonds are amazing. This recipe makes a ton of cookies and bakes beautifully, so get a big glass of milk ready.
Ingredients
- 1 cup real butter, no substitutes
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, granulated (white)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups coconut, sweetened, toasted
- 2 cups almonds, chopped and toasted lightly
How To Make almond joy mounds
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Step 1Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. -
Step 2Combine dry ingredients, set aside.
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Step 3In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together.
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Step 4Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Step 5Add the extracts.
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Step 6Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed.
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Step 7Then stir in the chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds.
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Step 8Drop by rounded tablespoons or using a cookie scoop onto prepared cookie sheets.
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Step 9Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Step 10Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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Step 11Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack to cool completely.
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