Perfect Coconut Cookies with Pecans Recipe
These Perfect Coconut Cookies with Pecans are a delightful treat with a chewy texture and rich coconut-pecan flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a delicious cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in Coconut and Pecans: Mix in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Toast the pecans and coconut for enhanced flavor.
- These cookies freeze well and maintain their chewy texture when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
