Cookie Recipe for Day 11

Day 11's cookies are called Joy cookies and they are a joy to each- shortbread with chocolate, coconut and almonds...

Day 11

Joy Cookies

4 dozen cookies

From: Eating Well Magazine

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/3 cup canola oil

1 large egg

1 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. almond extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup whole-wheat flour

1 ½ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. melted semisweet chocolate chips

3 Tbsp. toasted coconut

48 sliced almonds

1.    Preheat oven to 375°. Coat a 15-by10-inch baking sheet with 1-inch sides with cooking spray.

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

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

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