Description
No Bake Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies offer an irresistible combination of taste and convenience, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–2½ cups chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- 2½ cups grated coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, depending on your preference)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Before anything else, it’s essential to have your ingredients ready to go. Start by setting aside your chopped pecans, grated coconut, and vanilla extract. These will be added to your praline mixture later and having them prepped in advance will streamline your cooking process.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and unsalted butter. Stir the mixture continuously with a wooden spoon to help the sugar dissolve completely and ensure the butter melts evenly. This careful stirring is vital to prevent burning, which can ruin the flavor of your cookies.
- Bring to a Boil: Once combined, bring the mixture to a rolling boil while continuing to stir. Let it boil for three minutes, watching closely. Pay attention, as this step is crucial for developing the distinctive praline texture and flavor that defines your cookies. Ensure you keep stirring throughout to avoid any scorching on the bottom of the saucepan.
- Add the Pecans and Coconut: After the time is up, remove your saucepan from the heat. Now, quickly stir in the reserved pecans, grated coconut, and vanilla extract into the hot mixture. This will coat the nuts and coconut in the warm praline mixture. Stir continuously for about four minutes, allowing the heat to evenly combine your ingredients and cool slightly, making it easier to scoop.
- Shape Your Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a sheet of wax paper. You should aim for cookie-sized mounds that will hold their shape as they set. Make sure to leave some space between each mound as they might spread slightly while cooling.
- Let Them Set: Allow your cookies to cool at room temperature until they are firm to the touch. This process may take some time, but patience is required to achieve that perfect chewy texture. Once set, carefully peel them off the wax paper and indulge in their delightful flavor!
Notes
Ensure that you stir continuously throughout the cooking process to avoid burning. To achieve a firmer cookie, allow them to cool longer before indulging.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 per cookie
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Protein: 2 g