White Chocolate Almond Cookies
Description
Toasted coconut and almonds and sweet white chocolate brings layers of flavor to these easy cookies.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 egg yolk
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips, or to taste
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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.