No-Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies Recipe
No-Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies offer a deliciously sweet and easy treat perfect for holidays and everyday snacking. These crunchy, caramel-coated cookies combine the rich flavors of toasted pecans and shredded coconut, bound together with a luscious, buttery caramel. Ready in under 20 minutes plus setting time, they require no oven baking and make a delightful addition to any cookie platter or gift box.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans, chopped or halved
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Set this mixture aside while preparing the caramel.
- Make caramel mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Stir continuously to dissolve sugars and prevent burning.
- Boil caramel: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and maintain it for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. This step ensures the caramel thickens properly for the coating.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine with dry mixture: Pour the hot caramel over the shredded coconut and pecans. Mix thoroughly until all pieces are well coated with the caramel.
- Form cookies: Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the sticky mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
- Set cookies: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 2 hours until firm and no longer sticky to the touch.
- Store: Transfer the set cookies to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies or sprinkle with sea salt before the caramel hardens.
- Ensure even boiling and constant stirring during the caramel stage to prevent burning.
- These cookies are a great make-ahead treat as they keep well and improve in flavor after a day.
Keywords: no-bake cookies, coconut pecan praline, easy dessert, holiday cookie, caramel cookies, pecan cookies, coconut treats
