Description
These Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings. The combination of toasted pecans, shredded coconut, and a rich praline mixture creates a chewy and indulgent treat that is sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Praline Mixture:
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook Praline Mixture: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together sugars, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and butter until melted and smooth.
- Boil and Add Flavors: Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in shredded coconut and pecans until incorporated, then continue stirring until mixture begins to cool, about 3-4 minutes.
- Form Cookies: Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to drop spoonfuls of cookie “dough” onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
- Set and Enjoy: Let the cookies set completely, chilling if needed, then indulge in these delicious Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies, Praline Cookies, Coconut Cookies, Pecan Cookies, Dessert Recipe
