Description
The ideal combination of coconut, semi-sweet chocolate, and sliced almonds makes these Air Fryer Small Batch Almond Joy Cookies a delightful treat. Prepare and freeze them in advance for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups – All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon – Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp – Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup – Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup – Granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup – Dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg – Room temperature
- 1 tsp – Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup – Shredded coconut flakes,
- 3/4 cup – Mini semi-Sweetened chocolate chips (more if desired)
- 3/4 cup – Almonds, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
- With a mixer, cream together the butter and both white and brown sugars.
- Add the vanilla and egg, mixing just until incorporated.
- Gradually blend the dry flour mixture into the creamed mixture in two parts.
- It will be semi-hard dough.
- Finally, stir in the chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and sliced almonds.
- Now mix it nicely.
- Take an air fryer tray or basket and put parchment paper on it.
- Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls onto parchment paper.
- Press it and give it a round cookie shape.
- Air fry for 10–15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Take them out and allow the cookies to cool for ten minutes before transferring them to cookie-cooling racks.
- Yields 10–15 cookies. A reader shared feedback, suggesting monitoring the cookies closely, especially after the 9-minute mark, as they tend to brown quickly.
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Notes
- Prep Ingredients in Advance: Ensure all your ingredients are prepped and measured before starting. This makes the baking process smoother and more enjoyable.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Check the expiration dates, especially for baking powder and flour, to guarantee optimal results.
- Choose the Right Coconut: Opt for sweetened flaked coconut for a delightful sweetness that complements the other ingredients. Check the baking aisle for this specific type of coconut.
- Roasted and salted almonds: Use roasted and salted almonds for an extra layer of flavor. These can typically be found in the nut section of the snack aisle. Lightly chop them before adding them to the cookie dough.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate for Perfect Flavor: Select semi-sweet chocolate for the ideal balance of sweetness. Unlike milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate won’t burn quickly during the air-frying process.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in a separate bowl before incorporating them into the wet ingredients. This ensures even distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars Thoroughly: When using a mixer, make sure to cream the butter and sugars thoroughly for a light and fluffy texture in the final cookies.
- Gradual Mixing of Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly blend the dry mixture into the creamed mixture to avoid overmixing. This helps maintain the desired texture of the cookies.
- Monitor Baking Time: When using the air fryer, keep a close eye on the cookies, starting around the 9-minute mark. They can brown quickly, and individual air fryers may vary in cooking times.
- Cooling Process: Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for about ten minutes before transferring them to cooling racks. This helps them set and retain their shape.
- Adjust for New Appliances: If you’ve recently acquired a new oven or air fryer, be mindful of potential temperature variations. Consider making a test batch to familiarize yourself with the appliance’s behavior.
- Experiment and Enjoy: Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking. Additions like extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt on top can elevate the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Air-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 180Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg