White Chocolate Almond Cookies

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Toasted coconut and almonds and sweet white chocolate brings layers of flavor to these easy cookies.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips, or to taste
1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds, or to taste

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place coconut flakes on 1 baking sheet; leave the second baking sheet for the cookies.
2 Bake coconut in the preheated oven until slightly brown, about 6 minutes. Leave the oven on.
3 Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Cream brown sugar, butter, white sugar, and almond extract together in a separate bowl. Add egg yolk and milk and mix. Pour in flour mixture and combine until almost fully incorporated. Add chocolate, almonds, and toasted coconut; mix well.
4 Drop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden on the edges and soft in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes.