Homemade Shortbread Almond Joy Cookies

Almond Joy Cookies are a delicious option when making homemade shortbread! Perfect for dessert at home or cookie exchange. Buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth good. I started making this for Christmas, but now I make them all the time. Reminds me of my favorite candy bar.

Homemade Shortbread Almond Joy Cookies

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes Total Time: 38 Minutes Servings: 24 Cookies

Shortbread cookies are a favorite in our house. They are addicting. I blame the flaky, buttery base of this cookie. Is your mouth watering now?  

Combining favorite flavors like chocolate, almond, and coconut makes these simple Almond Joy Cookies a delicious choice for everyone to eat. These coconut-chocolate-almond-topped shortbread Almond cookies are the ideal Almond Joy Cookies that you are craving.

These bars are easy to put together and will disappear even quicker. My kids couldn’t get enough of these and kept begging for more. And if you are a fan of shortbread cookies, you may also want to try making these Chocolate Sable Cookies – a French-style shortbread cookie.

Let’s Get Started Making These Shortbread Cookies

You can do this recipe in two parts if you are strapped for time. Since this recipe takes a small amount of preparation.  I would recommend making the dough the night before you’re ready to bake. It will help you break up your time.

Ingredients needed to make

• 1 stick butter, softened (Real butter is recommended & salted or unsalted works, if using unsalted you will need to add in 1 tsp of salt to this recipe)
• 1/3 cup White Sugar
• 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 6oz Milk Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Shredded Coconut
• 2 oz. Finely chopped almonds

How To Make Your Almond Joy Shortbread Cookies

STEP ONE: First, you will need to preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

STEP TWO: Gather your supplies to create the shortbread cookie. Start by using an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Then hand fold in 1/2 cup of flour, mix well. Following with the second half (or 1/2 cup) of flour to fold in. Knead until all the flour is mixed in.

STEP THREE: Use 1/4 cup of flour on a clean flat surface to work the cookie dough. The dough may be crumbly at first.

Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and knead it as you would bread dough. Cookie dough is ready when smooth.

STEP FOUR: Now roll your cookie dough into a 3/4- 1″ thick rectangle. And follow by cutting down the middle and then across into 12 equal “sticks” or “bars”.

Please take note: This dough can be refrigerated for a few days if needed.  I enjoy making it ahead of time so I can throw these together easily when I feel like a super sweet treat. Almond Joy Cookies are that perfect combination of salty, sweet, and creamy that I crave!

STEP FIVE: Slice the homemade shortbread dough for your Almond Joy Cookies into strips.  Make these as big or little as you want.

Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are nice and golden brown.

Topping time

STEP SIX: Once your cookies are completely cool, you are ready to top them with delicious flavorings.

First, you will want to top them with chocolate, chopped almonds, and coconut flakes before adding them back to the oven for a few extra moments to toast.  As the chocolate melts, it will cover the soft and sweet cookies for a delicious combination of flavors you can’t get enough of.

Each bite of these Almond Joy Cookies is filled with a buttery shortbread cookie crust, sweet coconut filling, crunchy almonds, and a delicious chocolate topping!

These are perfect for a special after-dinner dessert, a gift for friends and family, or a mid-morning snack.  You can also drizzle a little bit more chocolate on top for an added touch.

Nuts or No Nuts

Obviously, if you’re more of a Mounds Bar lover, you can leave the nuts off, and there ya go- Mounds Cookie Bars! You know what they say… sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you don’t! 😉

Storing Your Almond Joy Cookies Cookies

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or store on the countertop in an airtight container for up to one 1 week.

If kept in the fridge, your cookies will be very hard. I am sure that they won’t even make it that long in your home. They are that good. You can also freeze these cookies. They hold up well. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Just keep them in a place that will protect them from damage.

Homemade Shortbread Almond Joy Cookies Recipe

There is nothing as much fun as getting the kids involved in baking, and these Almond Joy Cookies are a great option.  Get them to help assemble before baking.  This helps you, and makes them feel important!

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