Easy No Bake Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies Recipe
Rich and buttery no-bake pecan coconut praline cookies made with caramelized sugar, crunchy pecans, and chewy shredded coconut for a quick and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Measure pecans and coconut in advance.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and butter over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and cook for 2–3 minutes until the mixture reaches 235°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Quickly fold in chopped pecans and shredded coconut until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Allow cookies to cool at room temperature for 15–20 minutes until fully set.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for best results to reach 235°F.
Overcooking can cause cookies to become hard.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
Toast pecans beforehand for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
