Coconut Pecan Cookies
Treat yourself to the irresistible charm of Coconut Pecan Cookies, a delightful fusion of rich, buttery flavors and nutty textures. These homemade cookies feature a perfect balance of shredded sweetened coconut and chopped pecans, creating a chewy, golden treat that's impossible to resist. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy bakers who still want to wow with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. The dough comes together easily with pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, and the result is a batch of 24 cookies with crispy edges and tender centers. Enjoy these crowd-pleasers with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comfort snack, or share them as a thoughtful, homemade gift. Whether you’re a coconut lover or pecan enthusiast, this recipe will earn a permanent spot in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Coconut Pecan Cookies with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat any time of day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.4 g | 354% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.7 g | 708% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2776 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 798.0 g | 290% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.2 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 480.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1966 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
