Description
Sweet pecan coconut praline cookies promise a delightful no-bake escape from traditional desserts. Creamy caramel and toasted nuts blend seamlessly, offering a quick indulgence you’ll savor with each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Sweet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) sweetened shredded coconut
Nuts and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a rich, velvety caramel base by gently melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, creating a smooth foundation for the praline cookies.
- Introduce brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the melted butter, whisking the ingredients into a harmonious blend that will develop a deep, luxurious flavor profile.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and allow the ingredients to meld together, creating a glossy and fragrant caramel sauce.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully fold in shredded coconut and finely chopped pecans, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the luscious caramel mixture.
- Using a spoon, carefully deposit small, rounded mounds of the praline mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating uniform cookies with a rustic, homemade appearance.
- Allow the cookies to cool and solidify at room temperature, giving them approximately 30 minutes to set naturally, or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Once the praline cookies have completely set and reached a firm, yet slightly chewy consistency, they are ready to be served and savored.
Notes
- Adjust heat carefully when cooking the caramel-like mixture to prevent burning or scorching the sugars.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control if you want consistently perfect praline texture.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the cookies.
- Swap shredded coconut with toasted coconut flakes for a more intense, caramelized coconut profile.
- For gluten-free variation, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially vanilla extract.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream and using plant-based butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Chill cookies faster by placing them in the freezer for 10 minutes instead of refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg