Acquainted Cookies

Name: Acquainted Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup almonds, finely chopped; 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened; 1/2 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

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Acquainted Cookies

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I never tire of the combination of coconut, chocolate, and almond. I wanted to create a cookie that showcases each, yet is more about flavor and substance than its candy cousin. Acquainted offers bites of familiar flavor with an adult interpretation — moist inside, with an outer crunch; chewy and a little sweet.

Servings

24

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/2 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts. Beat until well blended.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt and add to butter mixture. Beat until just incorporated. Stir in the almonds, coconut, and chocolate chips.
Scoop or drop by 1 rounded teaspoon portions and roll into oval shape in hands. Place each 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Let sit for a few minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.