Candy Bar Cookies
Delicious cookies filled with chocolate, almonds, and coconut, evoking nostalgia and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut Provides chewiness and tropical flavor.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Essential for sweetness.
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Gives structure to cookies.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Contributes to richness.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Principal sweetener.
- 1 large egg Holds ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and sliced almonds gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for up to a few months.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Feel free to customize with different nuts or chocolate types.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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