I don’t know about you, but I crave something sweet very often and that can sometimes be a big problem.
One of my favorite treats are popular Almond Joy candy bars but it very often happens that this treat suddenly disappears from the house. I truly wonder why. 😃
Nonetheless, in such situations, I am forced to find a very good solution, and believe it or not, I truly do.
I found a fantastic alternative for these delicious candy bars in the form of Almond Joy Cookies. They require only a few ingredients to make and are ready in no time.
Almond Joy Cookies
When my Almond Joy candy bars mysteriously vanish, these easy, Almond Joy Cookies come to the rescue, satisfying my sweet cravings in no time!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped lightly salted almonds
- 1 14 oz bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk regular or fat-free works
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set it aside for now.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chocolate chips, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and almonds.
Stir until everything is well combined.
3. Portion the Dough: Use a cookie scoop to place portions of dough onto the lined baking sheet.
4. Shape the Cookies: Lightly dampen your fingertips with water, then shape the dough into discs, gently pressing the tops flat.
5. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges of the coconut begin to turn a light golden color.
6. Cool on the Baking Sheet: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before handling them.
7. Enjoy the Cookies: Once cooled, serve the cookies and enjoy their deliciousness.
In just a few easy steps, while using only four ingredients, I have the sweet cookies that delight my taste buds and are a great alternative to my favorite candy bars.
The amazing thing is that I can also make a large batch and store it in an airtight container to enjoy them in the coming days.