Almond Joy Cookies
Preparation 15 Minutes
Cook 15 Minutes
Serves 12
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line cookie trays with baking paper.
Beat butter, extract, sugars and egg in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in sifted flour and soda, in two batches. Stir in Sunbeam Flaked Almonds, coconut & chocolate.
Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls; place 5cm apart on trays.
Bake cookies 15 minutes or until golden; cool on trays.
Feel the joy!
Ingredients
250g butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar
3/4 cup (165g) firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cup (335g) plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 ⅓ cups (375g) chocolate chips
1 cup (110g) Sunbeam Flaked Almonds
1 cup (85g) Coconut flakes
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