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almond joy mounds

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
V Seward
@Vseward
Yosemite Lakes Park, CA

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.

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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.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 4 -5 dozen (approximately)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond joy mounds

  • 1 c
    real butter, no substitutes
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar, granulated (white)
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    coconut extract
  • 4 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 12 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz
    milk chocolate chips
  • 2 c
    coconut, sweetened, toasted
  • 2 c
    almonds, chopped and toasted lightly

How To Make almond joy mounds

Test Kitchen Tips
We toasted the coconut and almonds at the same time in a 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes, carefully stirring and watching that nothing burned.
  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • 2
    Combine dry ingredients, set aside.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together.
  • 4
    Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • 5
    Add the extracts.
  • 6
    Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed.
  • 7
    Then stir in the chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds.
  • 8
    Drop by rounded tablespoons or using a cookie scoop onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • 9
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 10
    Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  • 11
    Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack to cool completely.
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