Description
Delicious almond coconut cookies topped with chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 20 whole almonds (not toasted)
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (177° C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream: Add the butter, egg whites, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla into a large bowl and beat with an electric beater for about 2 to 3 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Finish dough: Add the sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and flour, and beat for about 30 seconds until well combined. Remove the beaters and mix with a spatula a couple of times.
- Scoop: Using a small ice cream scoop, drop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 to 2 inches apart. Lightly press each mound with the back of a damp spoon to slightly flatten.
- Top with almond: Place an almond in the middle of each cookie, pressing lightly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies (one sheet pan at a time) for 13–16 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain pale. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30–50 seconds, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate into a medium-sized zipper bag, seal it, and snip a small corner. Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled cookies. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a more intense coconut flavor, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg