Description
These No-Bake Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies are a delightful and easy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a creamy, praline-like filling and crunchy pecans and coconut, they’re a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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- 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 Sugar Mixture: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together sugars, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and butter until melted and smooth.
- Boil and Cool: Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add Pecans and Coconut: Fold in shredded coconut and pecans until incorporated, then continue stirring for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture begins to cool and thicken.
- Shape Cookies: Once thick, use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to drop spoonfuls of cookie “dough” onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
- Set and Enjoy: Let set completely (freezing if necessary), then enjoy!
Notes
- Cooling Time: The cookies will need 1-2 hours to set completely at room temperature. You can speed up the process by placing them in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Variations: For a chocolatey twist, add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the mixture after removing it from the heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 270kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg