Almond Joy Thumbprint Cookies
These Almond Joy Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a chewy coconut base, rich chocolate center, and crunchy almonds—perfect for cookie lovers!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Press a thumbprint into the center of each cookie and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Melt chocolate chips and spoon a small amount into the thumbprint of each cookie.
- Sprinkle with chopped almonds and allow to cool before serving.