Description
Scrumptious no-bake coconut pecan praline cookies blend Southern charm with sweet simplicity. Creamy caramel, toasted pecans, and shredded coconut create an irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, blend granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and unsalted butter over medium-high heat, stirring consistently until smoothly integrated.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and maintain for exactly 3 minutes, then remove from heat source.
- Swiftly incorporate vanilla extract and salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Fold in shredded coconut and pecans, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes as the mixture gradually cools and thickens.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop portions of the mixture onto wax paper-lined baking sheets, ensuring uniform spacing.
- Let cookies set at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes, or accelerate the process by placing them in the refrigerator until firm and fully solidified.
- Once set, the no-bake coconut pecan praline cookies are ready to enjoy, offering a delectable blend of sweet, nutty flavors.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use parchment paper instead of wax paper for easier cookie removal and a cleaner presentation.
- Adjust sugar quantities slightly for a less sweet version by reducing granulated sugar by 2-3 tablespoons.
- Control cookie thickness by using a uniform-sized scoop or spoon to ensure consistent texture and cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg