Joy Cookies from Eating Well magazine

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  • Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS2/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (see Tips)1/3 cup canola oil1 large egg1 tablespoon milk1 teaspoon almond extract1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup whole-wheat flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons melted semisweet chocolate chips (see Tips)3 tablespoons toasted coconut (see Tips)48 sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 15-by-10-inch baking sheet with 1-inch sides with cooking spray.

Beat sugar, butter, oil, egg, milk and almond extract in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Stir in all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. (It will be a soft dough.)

Spread the dough into the prepared baking pan in a thin layer.

Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 48 bars.

Decorate each bar with a drizzle of melted chocolate, a sprinkle of toasted coconut and an almond slice

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.

Servings Per Recipe: 48
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 56.2
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.1 mg
  • Sodium: 29.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g

Member Reviews
  • BMORGANSON
    Portion control with these is VERY hard! They are crispy and feel light. I found that following the recipe, I tasted mostly the almond flavoring in the cookie and not enough coconut and chocolate. Still very good. - 2/28/11