Description
Sweet magic happens when no-bake pecan coconut praline cookies melt together with Southern charm. Rich caramel notes and nutty crunch invite dessert lovers to savor each indulgent, no-fuss bite you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Sugar Components:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk (59 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and milk over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a smooth, glossy consistency and begins to bubble slightly, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately incorporate vanilla extract, creating a rich, aromatic base for the cookies.
- Fold in shredded coconut and finely chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the warm mixture.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring vigorously until the mixture transforms into a thick, cohesive blend that holds its shape.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, carefully drop dollops of the praline mixture onto lined baking sheets covered with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Allow the cookies to rest at room temperature for 25-35 minutes, giving them time to solidify and develop a delicate, fudge-like texture.
- Once completely set and firm, gently lift the cookies from the paper and arrange on a serving platter, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and more consistent texture in the mixture.
- Swap powdered sugar with alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or erythritol for a low-carb version of the cookies.
- Line baking sheets with silicone mats for easier cookie removal and minimal sticking compared to wax paper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg