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Easy coconut pecan cookies recipe that you'll make again and again! The soft and chewy texture, touch of cinnamon and vanilla make these the best coconut pecan cookies ever! Or try a variation and make oatmeal coconut pecan cookies!
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 156kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar - packed
- ½ cup salted butter - melted
- 1 large egg - room temperature
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour - measured by weight or fluffed using the spoon-and-level method
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut - toasted, preferably (see note)
- ¾ cup chopped pecans - toasted, preferably (see note)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup salted butter
- Add in egg and vanilla and whisk until smooth.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Sift in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in until just combined.1 ¼ cup all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Fold in coconut and pecans until just combined. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least one hour.1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, ¾ cup chopped pecans
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop dough balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or golden brown around the edges.
- Let cookies cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Toasting pecans: Add your pecans to a 350-degree oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes (oven temperatures may vary, so watch carefully).
Toasting coconut: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Add shredded coconut to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until coconut is lightly browned. Watch carefully throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 156 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 22 mg | Sodium: 82 mg | Potassium: 57 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 158 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 15 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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