Best 6 My Favorite Almond Joy Cookies Lighter Recipes

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Preparing almond joy cookies in a lighter version is an enjoyable culinary endeavor that will satisfy both your taste buds and your health goals. Discover the secrets to creating irresistibly tender, chewy cookies with a delectable coconut filling and a rich chocolate coating, all while reducing the overall calories and fat content. Indulge in a guilt-free sweet treat that seamlessly combines the classic flavors of almond joy with a healthier twist. This delightful recipe transformation ensures that you can savor every bite without compromising on taste or enjoyment.

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ALMOND JOY® COOKIES



Almond Joy® Cookies image

These cookies are super moist and chewy. Everyone will love them and they are so easy to make!

Provided by Judi

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ripe banana
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 cups chocolate chips
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and banana together in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until well mixed. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Stir banana mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are beginning to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 158.7 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

MY FAVORITE ALMOND JOY COOKIES - LIGHTER



My Favorite Almond Joy Cookies - Lighter image

Adapted and lightened from my favorite all-time cookie on Zaar, recipe#189752 by Chef--V.... because I can't stop eating these yummy cookies!

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread, softened (this should be the stick butter, not the soft tub-style)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda granular
2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chip
1 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut, toasted until golden brown

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Toast almond and coconut (not together) and chop almonds once cooled. To toast almonds, I bake at 350 for 10 minutes until fragrant. To toast coconut, I use a small skillet on medium heat and shake until coconut is golden brown (removed quickly as unsweetened coconut goes from done to burnt very fast).
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Continuing to run mixer on medium, add egg, egg whites and vanilla, one at a time and mix until combined.
  • With your mixer turned to low, add dry ingredients until flour is incorporated.
  • Stir in mini-chocolate chips, toasted coconut and toasted chopped almonds.
  • Drop with a cookie scoop (1.5T) onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown on edges.
  • Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

ALMOND JOY COOKIES



Almond Joy Cookies image

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup melted and cooled coconut oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8-9 fun size Almond Joy candy bars, chopped
1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine melted oil and sugars until combined. Add egg and vanilla until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and oats, stirring to combine. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Stir in chopped Almond Joy pieces and chocolate chips. Spoon a rounded table spoon onto a lined cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Store in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

ALMOND JOY COOKIES



Almond Joy Cookies image

I got this recipe a few years back, I don't remember exactly where. (Somewhere on the internet no doubt.) I love this cookie. The recipe makes a lot of them, so sometimes I halve it to make a few dozen less. EDIT: I just made these again and cut down the amount of flour so that the cookie spread out on the pan a bit and wasn't quite so dry. I liked them much better that way so I adjusted the recipe from 4 1/2 cups of flour to 3 cups of flour, leaving all remaining ingredients the same.

Provided by DbKnadler

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 7 dozen, 84 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 cups sweetened coconut
2 cups almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly grease cookie sheets, or I use parchment paper to line them.
  • Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Stir in dry mixture until well incorporated.
  • Stir in nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.
  • I add them to my Christmas cookie tray almost every year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 2

ALMOND JOY COOKIES



Almond Joy Cookies image

I tweaked a chocolate chip recipe and came up with this soft, tasty treat. The almond flavor is relatively subtle, but still present.

Provided by coconutcream

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together.
  • Add the egg, vanilla, and almond. Blend well.
  • In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix well.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon the dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 83.7, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.3

ALMOND JOY COOKIES



Almond Joy Cookies image

A friend of mine makesa cookie like this every Christmas and I had to beg for the recipe, she wouldn't share. I decided to give it a go and make my version. These taste just like an Almond Joy candy bar. It's definitely become a favorite. This recipe makes a huge batch of cookies. Depending on the size you make them. You can freeze the dough and have handy when unexpected company or events pop up. This recipe is easy to cut in half. I love the taste of the coconut and have added more to the half batch.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 cups chocolate chips
2 cups sweetened coconut
2 cups chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine dry ingredients, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, stir in the vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed then stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 116.2, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.6

Tips:

* Use unsweetened almond milk and coconut milk to keep the cookies lighter. * Toasting the almonds adds a deeper flavor to the cookies. * Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough. * Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, this will help the cookies hold their shape. * Bake the cookies until they are just set, around 10-12 minutes. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. * Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These Almond Joy cookies are a delicious and lighter version of the classic candy bar. They are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their chewy texture, sweet coconut flavor, and rich chocolate coating, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So, next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, give these Almond Joy cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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