Description
These Coconut Pecan Cookies are chewy, buttery, and packed with toasted coconut and pecans. The perfect homemade cookie recipe for gatherings, gifting, or a cozy treat, these easy cookies offer rich flavor and perfect texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Cream the unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough.
6. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies freeze well—just thaw and rewarm to enjoy again.
You can toast the coconut for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Swap pecans for walnuts or add chocolate chips for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg