Description
These Easy No Bake Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies are a delightful Southern-inspired treat featuring a rich, buttery praline base combined with toasted pecans and sweet shredded coconut. Perfect for a quick dessert fix without heating up your oven, these cookies offer a delicious blend of crunchy nuts, chewy coconut, and caramelized sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to quickly place the cookies once the mixture is ready.
- Make the Praline Mixture: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
- Boil and Stir: Continue boiling the mixture for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Remove from Heat and Add Flavor: Take the pan off the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract, salt, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut. Mix until all ingredients are fully coated and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Shape the Cookies: Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into rounds if necessary before they start to harden.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes until they are firm and set.
Notes
- For the best texture, do not overboil the mixture; 3 minutes boiling time is ideal.
- Toasting the pecans beforehand deepens their flavor and adds extra crunch.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
