Description
Sweet Southern comfort meets simple dessert magic with these no-bake pecan coconut praline cookies. Creamy caramel, toasted pecans, and shredded coconut combine into irresistible treats you can whip up quickly for instant indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup quick oats
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a lined baking sheet for the no-bake cookies.
- Mix the dry ingredients including chopped pecans, shredded coconut, quick oats, and brown sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
- Place butter in a saucepan and melt over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Carefully pour milk into the melted butter and increase heat until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and introduce vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a rich, aromatic liquid.
- Immediately pour the hot butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring vigorously to ensure complete and uniform coating of all components.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, transfer uniform portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating individual cookie shapes.
- Allow the praline cookies to rest and solidify at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes, enabling them to set and develop a perfect texture.
- Once firm and cooled, gently separate the cookies from the baking sheet and serve as a delectable, no-bake treat perfect for quick dessert cravings.
Notes
- Toast pecans and coconut lightly before mixing to enhance their nutty, rich flavor profile and add delightful crunch.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and more consistent cookie texture.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar if you prefer less sweet treats or want a more balanced flavor.
- For gluten-free option, replace quick oats with certified gluten-free oats or almond flour to maintain cookie structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg