Description
These Coconut Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with nutty richness and tropical sweetness. Perfect for holiday baking or everyday indulgence, they’re quick to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in chopped pecans and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and centers are set.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and use more brown sugar than white sugar.
Toasting the pecans and coconut before mixing adds extra depth of flavor.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading and create thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: coconut pecan cookies, chewy cookies, tropical cookies, holiday dessert