Description
Irresistible no-bake pecan coconut praline cookies combine Southern sweetness with Caribbean charm. Rich caramel notes and nutty textures promise delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Caramel Creation: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, establishing a luxurious base for the praline cookies.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt into the melted butter, developing a rich, complex flavor profile that will elevate the entire dessert.
- Simmering Symphony: Gently simmer the mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning and allow the ingredients to harmonize into a glossy, aromatic caramel sauce that serves as the cookie’s foundation.
- Textural Transformation: Fold shredded coconut and finely chopped pecans into the caramel, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated and distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cookie Composition: Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the praline mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating uniform cookies with an artisanal, rustic charm that showcases the natural beauty of the ingredients.
- Setting and Serving: Let the cookies cool and solidify at room temperature for 30 minutes, or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 15 minutes until they reach a perfectly firm yet slightly chewy consistency ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Stir the caramel mixture gently and consistently to avoid unwanted sugar crystals forming, which can make the texture grainy and less smooth.
- Control Heat Carefully: Maintain a low to medium heat when creating the caramel base to prevent burning and ensure a rich, golden color without bitter undertones.
- Optimize Coconut and Pecan Distribution: Fold nuts and coconut thoroughly but gently into the caramel to guarantee even coating and consistent flavor in every bite.
- Achieve Perfect Texture: Allow cookies to set completely at room temperature or chill briefly to develop the ideal balance between chewy and firm consistency for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg