Description
No Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies – Easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing treat made with coconut, pecans, and praline. Perfect for quick snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1½ cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Measure all ingredients before starting, as this recipe moves quickly once the cooking begins. If toasting your pecans, do this now and allow them to cool completely before proceeding.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut and chopped pecans, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the praline binding.
- Step 3: Create the Praline Mixture In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, and corn syrup. Place over medium heat and stir gently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely. Insert a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Step 4: Cook to Perfect Temperature Allow the mixture to boil until it reaches 240°F (115°C), which is the soft ball stage. This typically takes about 6-8 minutes. Watch carefully as the mixture can quickly go beyond the desired temperature. The color should be a beautiful amber when ready.
- Step 5: Add Flavorings Remove from heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and bourbon (if using). The mixture will bubble vigorously when these are added, so be careful. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Pour the hot praline mixture over your coconut and pecan mixture. Working quickly, stir with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are completely coated. The mixture will begin to set up fairly quickly, so efficiency is key here.
- Step 7: Form the Cookies Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto your prepared baking sheets. If you prefer a more uniform appearance, you can slightly shape them with damp fingers. Leave adequate space between each cookie.
- Step 8: Allow to Set Let the No Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies set at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes, or until firm enough to handle but still slightly chewy. For the authentic praline texture, avoid refrigerating them during this setting process.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg