Coconut Pecan Cookies

These Coconut Pecan Cookies are the perfect mix of crispy edges and chewy centers, packed with buttery pecans and sweet coconut! Easy to make and full of flavor, this recipe is a must-try for cookie lovers!

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Course: baking, cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American, southern

Keyword: best coconut pecan cookies, chewy coconut pecan cookies, coconut pecan cookie recipe, crispy coconut cookies, easy coconut cookies, homemade pecan cookies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Resting time: 5

Total Time: 25

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Lucy

Cost: $5

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Cookie Scoop
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
½ tsp Baking soda
¼ tsp Salt
¾ cup Unsalted butter Softened
¾ cup Brown sugar Packed for moisture
½ cup Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs Room temp if possible
1 tsp Vanilla extract Pure vanilla adds great flavor
1 cup Shredded coconut Sweetened or unsweetened works
¾ cup Chopped pecans Toasted for extra flavor

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Toast the pecans on a separate tray for 5–7 minutes. Stir once, and let them cool.
Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl using a hand or stand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time. Mix well, then add the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
Fold in the shredded coconut and toasted pecans.
Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
You can add oats or chocolate chips to make it a chocolate chip oatmeal coconut pecan cookie recipe!
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze dough scoops for up to 3 months.

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