Coconut Joy Cookies

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

3 . Stage

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.

4 . Stage

Combine both amounts of flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into the butter mixture until just combined.

5 . Stage

Fold in the chocolate chips, 1/2 cup almond candy pieces, and flaked coconut until evenly distributed.

6 . Stage

Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges become golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.

8 . Stage

Immediately after removing from the oven, press a few of the remaining 1/4 cup almond candy pieces into each cookie decoratively.