Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, shortening, and white sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is creamy and smooth, creating a delightful base for your cookies. Next, add in the almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until everything is well incorporated.

3. Step 3

   Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture, beating until the dough is smooth and well combined. Once the flour is fully mixed in, gently fold in the sweetened flaked coconut, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the dough.

4. Step 4

   Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place these dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. To give your cookies a nice shape, dip the bottom of a glass in flour and press down on each ball, flattening them to about 1/4 inch thick.

5. Step 5

   Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned. Once baked, let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Step 6

   While the cookies are cooling, it's time to melt the chocolate! In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat half of the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, then continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Add the remaining chocolate chips to the melted chocolate and stir until everything is melted and warm.

7. Step 7

   To decorate, transfer the melted chocolate to a resealable plastic sandwich bag. Snip off a small corner of the bag and hold it like a pastry bag. Squeeze a thin line of melted chocolate over the warm cookies in a fun zigzag pattern. Let the cookies sit for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before enjoying your delicious creations!