Description
Coconut Pecan Cookies offer a delightful combination of chewy texture and nutty flavor. These cookies are a treat you can indulge in anytime, thanks to their rich coconut and pecan filling. Whether you’re looking for a perfect dessert for a special occasion or simply a treat for yourself, these cookies won’t disappoint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Blend the dry ingredients, including the flour, baking soda, and salt, in a separate bowl. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden and firm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- You can freeze the cookies for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg