White Chocolate Almond Cookies

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Bake coconut in the preheated oven until slightly brown, about 6 minutes. Leave the oven on.

Step 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.

Step 4

Drop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden on the edges and soft in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes.