Description
Delightfully chewy Coconut Pecan Cookies combining the rich flavor of toasted pecans and tropical coconut with a buttery cookie base. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 227 g Unsalted Butter
- 150 g Granulated Sugar
- 165 g Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 180 g All-purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
Add-ins
- 80 g Desiccated Coconut (plus extra for decorating)
- 125 g Pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) ensuring it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until just combined and slightly fluffy, avoiding overbeating to maintain texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate moisture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a uniform dough forms.
- Fold in Coconut and Pecans: Stir in the desiccated coconut and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Take tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll the top in additional coconut and press extra pecan pieces on top for garnish. Place the cookies spaced apart on a baking sheet to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are browned and crispy; the centers may appear slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes post-baking to finish setting, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbeat the butter and sugars to avoid tough cookies.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
- Spacing cookies adequately prevents them from merging during baking.
- The cookies will appear slightly underbaked in the center but will continue to cook on the hot baking sheet.
- Extra coconut and pecans on top add an attractive finish and enhanced texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
