Best 7 Buttery Almond Joy Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our tantalizing Buttery Almond Joy Cookies! These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a chewy coconut filling nestled within a buttery shortbread cookie, all coated in a rich chocolate ganache. Prepare to embark on a baking journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with two irresistible recipes for Buttery Almond Joy Cookies. The first recipe yields classic cookies that perfectly balance the sweetness of coconut and chocolate. For those seeking a gluten-free option, our second recipe offers a delectable alternative that maintains the same irresistible taste and texture.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect results. We'll guide you through crafting the perfect shortbread cookie dough, preparing the luscious coconut filling, and creating the decadent chocolate ganache.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary exploration, our Buttery Almond Joy Cookies recipes are sure to impress. With their delightful combination of flavors and textures, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful baking adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND JOY COOKIES - JUST 4 INGREDIENTS!



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These easy Almond Joy Cookies take just four ingredients and don't even require a mixer! No beating, no chilling, just mix 'em up and throw 'em in the oven EASY! You're going to love these ooey gooey fabulous cookies!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 14 oz bag sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped lightly salted almonds (I used Blue Diamond Low Sodium Lightly Salted - light blue bag)
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (regular or fat-free works)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Scoop out dough with a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Moisten the tips of your fingers with water and shape into discs. Pat the tops flat.
  • Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until tips of coconut are just starting to turn golden brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheet.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.

BUTTERY ALMOND JOY COOKIES



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All the goodness of the candy bar made even better in a cookie! These are so yummy you won't be able to stop eating them!

Provided by Karen E.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups chocolate chips
2 cups sweetened coconut
2 cups chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed, then stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 348.6, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 48.2, Protein 7.7

ALMOND JOY® COOKIES



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These cookies are super moist and chewy. Everyone will love them and they are so easy to make!

Provided by Judi

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ripe banana
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 cups chocolate chips
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and banana together in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until well mixed. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Stir banana mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are beginning to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 158.7 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES



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"My husband loves these cookies," says Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. "They have an old-fashioned flavor that goes well with a cup of tea. Plus they're simple to put together."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and cookies are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in remaining confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus some for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, the vanilla and almond extracts and blend well. In separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and ground almonds. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and blend well. Fold in the slivered almonds. Roll out dough onto a flour dusted work surface and cut into desired shapes. Place cookies onto parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES



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Made with high-fat, cultured butter, these melt-in-your-mouth almond cookies are like the most tender shortbread you've ever eaten. A simple confectioners' sugar icing and a sliced almond topping make them especially pretty, but you can skip the garnish for something sleeker and simpler. Or use them to make sandwich cookies, filling them with the likes of lemon curd, raspberry jam or melted chocolate.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough
1/3 cup/38 grams almond flour
1/4 cup/30 grams cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/227 grams salted cultured butter, at room temperature (see Tip)
2/3 cup/130 grams granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup/56 grams salted cultured butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons buttermilk or whole milk, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Toasted sliced almonds, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together flours, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
  • In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and granulated sugar until lightened in color and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and almond extract until combined, about 20 seconds. With the mixer running on low, add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Divide dough into two balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. (If the dough is too soft to work with, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes before forming it into logs.) Wrap logs tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When you are ready to bake the cookies, heat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Use large, sharp knife to cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookie edges and bottoms are golden brown, about 15 to 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the icing: In a large bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, vanilla and almond extracts. If the icing isn't thin enough to drizzle, add more buttermilk. It should be a little thicker than heavy cream.
  • Using a fork, drizzle icing all over the cooled cookies, then top with almond slices if you like. Let the icing set for at least 1 hour, then store at room temperature in an airtight container. The cookies will keep for at least 3 days.

MY FAVORITE ALMOND JOY COOKIES - LIGHTER



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Adapted and lightened from my favorite all-time cookie on Zaar, recipe#189752 by Chef--V.... because I can't stop eating these yummy cookies!

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread, softened (this should be the stick butter, not the soft tub-style)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda granular
2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chip
1 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut, toasted until golden brown

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Toast almond and coconut (not together) and chop almonds once cooled. To toast almonds, I bake at 350 for 10 minutes until fragrant. To toast coconut, I use a small skillet on medium heat and shake until coconut is golden brown (removed quickly as unsweetened coconut goes from done to burnt very fast).
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Continuing to run mixer on medium, add egg, egg whites and vanilla, one at a time and mix until combined.
  • With your mixer turned to low, add dry ingredients until flour is incorporated.
  • Stir in mini-chocolate chips, toasted coconut and toasted chopped almonds.
  • Drop with a cookie scoop (1.5T) onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown on edges.
  • Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cookies spread and bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make your cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help your cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. If you overbake the cookies, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These Buttery Almond Joy Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate, coconut, and almonds is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these cookies ready in no time. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these Buttery Almond Joy Cookies a try.

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