Almond Joy Cookies

Makes 1 dozen cookies

Total Time: 30 minutes (15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook)

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds

PREPARATION:

1. To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. In a larger mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Once the mixture is creamy, add the vanilla extract and the egg, mixing until they are just incorporated.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a cookie dough forms.
5. Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened coconut flakes, and sliced almonds, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
6. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving enough space between each for the cookies to expand while baking.
7. Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are beautifully golden brown.