Description
These No-Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect blend of sweet coconut, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. Easy to make and requiring no oven time, these cookies are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth in a hurry.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and salt. Stir continuously and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened and light golden.
- Finish Cookie Mixture: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, coconut, pecans, and cinnamon if using.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Let cool at room temperature until set, about 30–45 minutes.
- Store: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Toasted pecans enhance flavor.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel for a decadent touch.
- For firmer cookies, refrigerate after setting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
