Almond Joy Cookies

Nothing beats an excellent bite of rich, soft, gooey, creamy and freshly baked chocolate cookie.  This is an indulgence that can leave you feeling good and satisfied.

Plus, this recipe has the bonus of almonds.  Almonds are quite flavorful and have the added benefit of being a good source of protein.  This way you get to satisfy your sweet tooth and get nutritional benefits!

Almond Joy Cookies
 
• 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch salt
• Almonds for garnish 
 
Heat in a double boiler, 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 2 squares of unsweetened chocolate, until chocolate is melted.  Stir until mixture is smooth.  Pour over a bowl containing the flaked coconut.  Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt.  Mix well until coconut is completed coated.  Drop by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet which is lined with parchment paper.  Press a whole almond into the top.
 
Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes.  Check at 8 minutes; bottoms of cookies brown quickly.  Remove from oven if brown, cool, remove from pan.

Enjoy!

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