Almond Joy Cookies (Gluten Free) Recipe
Soft, fudgy, and rich with cocoa, Almond Joy Cookies (Gluten Free) are filled with melted chocolate, chewy coconut, and crunchy almonds that taste like your favorite candy in cookie form.
Servings: 24
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp special dark chocolate powder or Dutch-process
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup almond butter creamy or crunchy
- 2 tsp coconut oil or butter
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips*
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat mats, and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the cocoa powders, brown sugar, almond butter, coconut oil, baking soda, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips. Add the eggs and mix until incorporated.
- Using a standard-size cookie scoop (1.5 tbsp), place 12 cookies on each sheet. Gently press 4–5 slivered almonds into the tops and sides of each cookie. Then, with the palm of your hand, slightly flatten the cookies (they don't need much—just a light press) onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Place the sheets in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes. The cookies will look very soft and slightly underbaked in the centers. They will firm up as they cool. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by using non-dairy chocolate chips. You can also omit the chips or swap them with nuts or dried fruit.
STORE these Gluten Free Almond Joy Cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or in the fridge if your kitchen is warm or humid.
If you’d like to keep them longer, FREEZE them in a single layer on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a zip-top freezer bag or an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months. To REHEAT, let them thaw at room temperature or microwave one cookie for 10 to 15 seconds for a soft, just-baked texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
