Almond Joyfuls Recipe

Name: Almond Joyfuls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; ⅔ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; ¼ cup almond paste; 1 large egg; 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut; 2 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup blanched almond, chopped and toasted (see cook's note)

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅔ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
¼ cup almond paste
1 large egg
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
2 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup blanched almond, chopped and toasted (see cook's note)

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To prepare oven, baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment.
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Set aside.
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To make dough: In medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, salt, almond extract, coconut extract and almond paste.
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Add egg, beating until fairly smooth.
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Stir in coconut.
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Stir in flour.
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To bake cookies: Drop dough by tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheets.
9
Using fingers, gently flatten each cookie to about 2 inches in diameter.
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Bake for 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
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Remove from oven.
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Transfer to rack to cool.
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To make icing: In small saucepan set over low heat or in micro-wave, melt together chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter, stirring until smooth.
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Dip top of each cooled cookie in icing.
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Transfer to rack.
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Sprinkle each cookie with almonds.
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Cook's note: To toast almonds, place nuts on sheet pan in single layer.
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Toast in 325-degree oven for 8 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown.
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(Note: Remove from oven when a shade lighter than you want; nuts continue to cook a bit as they cool.
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).

1557

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, ⅔ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Almond Joyfuls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Joyfuls

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