If you love the taste of the classic Almond Joy candy bar, you’ll adore these cookies. These treats bring together sweet coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds into a chewy, flavorful cookie that’s incredibly easy to make. Best of all, you only need four ingredients and there’s no mixer required. This makes them perfect for quick baking, last-minute dessert plans, or baking with family.
🛒 Ingredients
To make these cookies you’ll need:
- Sweetened coconut flakes – 1 bag (about 14 ounces)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 2 cups
- Chopped lightly salted almonds – about 2/3 cup
- Sweetened condensed milk – 1 can (14 ounces)
These simple pantry ingredients come together to create a cookie that tastes like a homemade version of the favorite candy bar.
🧑🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
Start by setting your oven to 325°F (about 160 °C) so it can heat up while you prepare the cookie mixture. Then cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper — this helps stop the cookies from sticking.
2. Mix the Ingredients
In a big bowl, add the sweetened coconut flakes, chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the dry ingredients, and use a spoon or spatula to stir until everything is well coated and mixed together.
3. Scoop and Shape the Cookies
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop portions of the sticky dough onto the lined baking sheet. Press each mound gently with your fingers to shape it into a cookie — they don’t need to be perfectly round. Wetting your fingertips with a little water can help prevent sticking and make shaping easier.
4. Bake
Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 14 minutes. You’ll know the cookies are done when the edges of the coconut begin to look lightly golden brown.
5. Cool and Serve
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes so they firm up a bit. After that, you can move them to a cooling rack or a plate. They are soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge — perfect for enjoying warm or at room temperature.
🧠 Why These Cookies Are So Great
These Almond Joy Cookies are wonderfully simple but full of flavor. The sweetness of the condensed milk helps bind the coconut and chocolate together, while the almonds add crunch. Because they don’t use flour, eggs, or butter, they’re a little different from traditional cookies — almost like a coconut macaroon with chocolate mixed in.
They’re ideal for dessert tables, cookie exchanges, or when you want something homemade but without a long ingredient list. If you like soft cookies that taste rich and coconutty, these will quickly become a favorite.