Description
Indulgent no bake pecan coconut praline cookies blend Southern charm with creamy caramel richness. Sweet maple notes and toasted pecans create a delightful treat that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups chopped pecans
- 2.5 cups grated coconut
- 2.5 cups sugar
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.5 cup evaporated milk
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all necessary components including pecans, coconut, vanilla extract, sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and butter for smooth preparation.
- Combine sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and butter in a spacious saucepan, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Position saucepan over medium heat and escalate mixture to a vigorous rolling boil, maintaining consistent temperature for precisely 3 minutes.
- Immediately remove saucepan from heat source and swiftly incorporate chopped pecans, grated coconut, and vanilla extract.
- Vigorously stir the mixture for approximately 4 minutes, creating a uniform consistency and ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Using a spoon, carefully deposit dollops of the praline mixture onto wax paper, maintaining consistent size and shape for uniform cookies.
- Allow cookies to rest at room temperature, permitting them to solidify and develop a sturdy texture naturally.
- Once completely hardened, gently detach cookies from wax paper, revealing delectable no-bake treats ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Toasting pecans beforehand intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the praline cookies.
- Use parchment paper instead of wax paper for easier cookie removal and a cleaner presentation.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check the labels carefully.
- Adjust coconut quantity based on personal preference, reducing or increasing to suit individual taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 23 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg