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.  

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?

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!

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. 

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!

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

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 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: 328kcal

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

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• Lay almonds on a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl beat together butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Add eggs and extract, mix well. Add flour in two or three additions and mix on low speed until just combined.
• Stir in almonds, coconut, chocolate chunks and dried cranberries.
• 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

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 6.8% | Calcium: 3.2% | Iron: 9%

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