Oatmeal Almond Joy Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
20 Cookies
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup old fashioned oats
  • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • ⅓ cup almonds, toasted and chopped
  • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugars until fully combined and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until incorporated.
  4. In a separate medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Stir in the oats, coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  8. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, at least 3 inches apart.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  10. Let cool, then serve.