Description
These Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cookies are deliciously chewy with a perfect balance of sweet shredded coconut, crunchy pecans, and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Made with a classic buttery cookie base and enhanced by notes of vanilla, they are a perfect American dessert treat ideal for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined. This will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough for balanced bites.
- Portion Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear set but still soft for chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- To add depth of flavor, toast the pecans and shredded coconut briefly before folding them into the dough.
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
