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Coconut Almond Crispies

Coconut Almond Crispies
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I recently devoted some time to a “Cookies for Kids Cancer” event — a program that — since 2008 —  has helped to fund 4 dozen childhood cancer research grants, leading to 9 promising new treatments, now in clinical trials.  

 

making batter for Coconut Almond Crispies

The event was kind of like a chain letter, but with cookies!  I baked 3 dozen cookies (it actually turned out to be more like 6 dozen) and sent a dozen to each of 3 food bloggers also participating in this event.  (Emily received a care-package as well).  Then, I sat back and waited for my cookies to arrive.  Kinda fun, right?

 

Adding eggs to Coconut Almond Crispies chocolate coconut cranberries and almonds.

This event was sponsored by OXO – and they even sent me a cool 8-piece Baker’s Silicone Decorating Bottle Kit for my participation!  Whoo-hoo — swag!  Being the cross-it-off-your-list person that I am, I had already shipped my cookies when I received their package — but no matter, I’ll be getting busy with that kit soon!

 

cookie dough on a baking sheet.

There will be a round-up of the cookies at the end of the week and I promise to post the link when I get it!!!  In the meantime, these are the cookies I mailed to the bloggers (and Emily).  They are light and crispy with lots of fun mix-ins, like chocolate chunks and dried cranberries. 

 

Coconut Almond Crispies on a baking sheet cooling Coconut Almond Crispies on a rack

Recipients of these cookies include:  Stephanie at CopyKat, Natalia at The Greek Glutton, and Julie at She’s Almost Always Hungry.  I hope you enjoyed them!

 

Coconut Almond Crispies on a board.

Three Coconut Almond Crispies

My first care package arrived from Steph’s Bite by Bite. Her Browned-butter-chocolate-butterscotch-cranberry cookies held up beautifully during transit but didn’t last long at all after we opened them up!

 

from Steph's Bite by Bite: Brown Butter Chocolate Butterscotch Cranberry Cookies

from Steph’s Bite by Bite: Brown Butter Chocolate Butterscotch Cranberry Cookies

Then I received two deliveries on the same day — which made for a very sweet weekend!  Decadently rich, browned-butter, brown sugar cookies from That Susan Williams – which lived up to their billing!  And vanilla sugar cookies from Not Starving Yet – a holiday classic! 

 

from: That Susan Williams: browned butter brown sugar cookies

from: That Susan Williams: browned butter brown sugar cookies

 

from Jenn @ Not Starving Yet: vanilla sugar cookies

from Jenn @ Not Starving Yet: vanilla sugar cookies

I will never live up to the baking-wonder that is my cousin, Katrina — who yesterday made over 800 cookies for gifts and celebrations!  That said, these coconut almond crispies are a satisfying treat and I hope you’ll enjoy them!

Coconut Almond Crispies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 328 kcal

Chock full of good things, these cookies are simple to make and hit the spot -- anytime!

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Lay almonds on a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl beat together butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs and extract, mix well. Add flour in two or three additions and mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in almonds, coconut, chocolate chunks and dried cranberries.
  7. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (or using a small ice cream scoop for more uniform cookies) about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for a minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Almond Crispies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 127mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 24g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 6.8%
Calcium 3.2%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

More Crispy Cookies:

 

Mocha Almond Brickle Cookies
Key Lime Sparkle Cookies
Chocolate Chocolate Mint Mint
Chocolate Chocolate Mint Mints

 

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  1. Natalia says

    December 20, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    These cookies are so good!!!!!

    Reply
  2. Julie Char says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    These cookies are beyond delicious and were gone in a heartbeat. Thanks for sending them! Can’t wait to make them myself.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 15, 2014 at 12:18 PM

      So glad you enjoyed them! Happy Holidays, Julie!

      Reply
  3. Katrina says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Yum, these look delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:04 AM

      I’m just trying to live up to your cookie standard!

      Reply

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