Description
Sweet pecan coconut praline cookies deliver southern charm without baking, blending nutty crunch and caramel smoothness. Rich flavors meld effortlessly, promising delightful indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled surface by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, ensuring a smooth, non-stick workspace for your praline confections.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cream, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Allow the caramel mixture to bubble and transform, carefully monitoring the temperature without stirring, until it develops a rich, amber hue and reaches the soft-ball stage.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately fold in toasted pecans, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract, creating a luxurious, fragrant blend that coats the nuts evenly.
- Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the warm praline mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, using a separate spoon to help shape each cookie and prevent sticky fingers.
- Let the praline cookies rest and cool at room temperature, allowing them to set and solidify into crisp, golden-brown discs with a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Once completely cooled and hardened, gently lift the cookies from the parchment paper, revealing their intricate texture and rich, nutty flavor profile.
- Store the praline cookies in an airtight container, layered between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking, and enjoy within a week for optimal taste and crunch.
Notes
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet for enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch before adding to the mixture.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother blending and easier mixing of ingredients.
- Refrigerate cookies for at least 30 minutes to help them set perfectly and develop a firmer texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients like oats are certified gluten-free and substitute regular powdered sugar with a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg