My Favorite Almond Joy Cookies - Lighter Recipe

Name: My Favorite Almond Joy Cookies - Lighter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread, softened (this should be the stick butter, not the soft tub-style); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 egg whites; 1 egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup Splenda granular; 2 cups white flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mini chocolate chip; 1 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped; 1 cup unsweetened coconut, toasted until golden brown

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread, softened (this should be the stick butter, not the soft tub-style)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda granular
2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chip
1 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut, toasted until golden brown

1
Preheat oven to 375 and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2
Toast almond and coconut (not together) and chop almonds once cooled. To toast almonds, I bake at 350 for 10 minutes until fragrant. To toast coconut, I use a small skillet on medium heat and shake until coconut is golden brown (removed quickly as unsweetened coconut goes from done to burnt very fast).
3
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4
Using stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
5
Continuing to run mixer on medium, add egg, egg whites and vanilla, one at a time and mix until combined.
6
With your mixer turned to low, add dry ingredients until flour is incorporated.
7
Stir in mini-chocolate chips, toasted coconut and toasted chopped almonds.
8
Drop with a cookie scoop (1.5T) onto cookie sheet.
9
Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown on edges.
10
Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

1270

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread, softened (this should be the stick butter, not the soft tub-style), 1/4 cup butter, softened, 2 egg whites, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, My Favorite Almond Joy Cookies - Lighter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

My Favorite Almond Joy Cookies - Lighter

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