Description

4-Ingredient Almond Joy Cookies are an easy, no-fuss treat inspired by the classic candy bar. Made with shredded coconut, almonds, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, these chewy, flavorful cookies deliver rich texture and sweetness with minimal effort—perfect for quick baking and satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole almonds (toasted or raw)
1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk; stir until well mixed.
Add Almonds and Chocolate Chips: Fold in whole almonds and chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
Form Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden and cookies are set.
Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For smaller nut pieces, chop the almonds before mixing.Toast almonds and coconut beforehand for a crunchier texture and deeper flavor.Add 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor complexity.Use dairy-free sweetened condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative.