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Coconut Pecan Cookies Recipe

Deliciously chewy cookies packed with coconut and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted if desired

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars
  1. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla
  1. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Mix-ins
  1. Gently fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Scoop and Bake
  1. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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