Description
Delight in these Almond Joy Air Fryer Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy coconut, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy almonds baked to perfection using an air fryer. This quick and easy recipe delivers all the delicious flavors of a classic Almond Joy candy bar in cookie form, with a soft center and golden edges, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth in less time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture, beating until everything is fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Then fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form the dough into balls. Place the dough balls spaced about 1 inch apart on a piece of parchment paper or directly into the air fryer basket.
- Top with almonds: Press one whole almond into the center of each cookie dough ball gently to ensure it sticks during cooking.
- Air fry the cookies: Cook the cookies in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, checking at 6 minutes to avoid overcooking. The cookies are done when the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the air fryer and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Serve once cooled and enjoy your homemade Almond Joy air fryer cookies!
Notes
- Check cookies frequently after 6 minutes to prevent over-browning, as air fryer models vary.
- Using parchment paper in the air fryer basket can help prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Let cookies cool completely to allow them to set and firm up for best texture.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creamy cookie dough texture.
