Description
Indulge in these perfect coconut cookies with pecans for a chewy, flavorful treat that’s ideal for holiday baking or any time of year.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add Coconut and Pecans: Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool: Allow to cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Toast pecans and coconut for enhanced flavor.
- Cookies freeze well and maintain chewiness when stored airtight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
