Almond Joy (To The World) Cookies

Happiness and Joy is overflowing through the house.  Girls are overjoyed with all the sparkles and colors of the holiday season around us.  I even put my sweet little tree on my desk at work.  It just adds so much cheer to the environment. I mean really, how can you be in a bad mood, with Santa and twinkling lights by your side every day.  I'm tempted to keep it on my desk year round, just to continue the spirit each work week.

So, my practical joker daughter came running downstairs sharing that she made a video of Angus and Theo (the labradors) as dancing elves on the website JibJab.  I could not stop laughing after she showed it to me...it is hilarious to watch.  I love these custom cards you can do they are really good for a fun laugh.  Check out the boys and their dance moves.

JibJab

In an effort to continue spreading the joy around, I found this recipe on Pinterest during Halloween as a lead into candy treats.  These are delish, and really taste like the Almond Joy candy bars.

Almond Joy Cookies
Adapted from High Heels & Grills

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 teas. vanilla
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teas. baking soda
• 1 teas. salt
• 4 cups chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped almonds
• 2 cups coconut

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375*
2. Lightly grease cookie sheet or line with Silpat Baking Mat or Parchment Paper .
3. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. 
4. In a mixing bowl combine first 5 ingredients and mix. It best to use room temperature eggs and add them one at a time. 
5. Add dry ingredients slowly and mix well. 
6. Stir in chocolate chips, almonds, and coconut.
7. Use ice scoop to drop dough onto cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
8. Remove and place on rack.