Description
No-Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of Southern desserts without the need for an oven. These rich and chewy cookies combine the nutty flavors of pecans and coconut with sweet praline goodness, making them perfect for any occasion. With just a quick 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these treats for last-minute gatherings or a family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups quick oats
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and condensed milk; stir until bubbling (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, salt, and optional ground cinnamon.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Stir in quick oats until thickened.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet and shape slightly.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate until firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or using different nuts like walnuts or almonds. Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor.