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    Perfect Coconut Cookies with Pecans

     

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    Soft & chewy coconut cookies are loaded with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, a hint of cinnamon and tons of yum!  These easy-to-bake golden beauties are going to be your family’s new cookie craving.

    Easy Coconut Cookies with Pecans stacked up

    Cookies are definitely a favorite around here.  Dessert, snack, afternoon pick-me-up.  You name it.  All are reasons this family might grab a cookie or two.  Of course, we can’t have cookies all time.  So that why it’s all the more important to have really good ones when we do decide to indulge!

    That’s where these blonde gems come in.  Like a chunky cross between a snickerdoodle and a coconut macaroon, these delightful cookies are just the right amount light nutty, cinnamon sweetness to make any serious cookie lover swoon.

    Coconut Cookies Ingredients

    What You Need To Bake Perfect Coconut Cookies with Pecans

    • flaked or shredded sweetened coconut
    • chopped pecans
    • all purpose flour
    • brown sugar
    • white sugar
    • butter
    • egg
    • vanilla
    • baking soda & powder
    • salt, cinnamon
    Chewy Coconut Cookies before they go in the oven.

    How to Avoid Flat Cookies

    • Overworking the butter causes many cookies to come out of the oven flat.  To avoid this make sure not to mix too long when creaming the butter and sugar or when mixing in the rest of the ingredients.  
    • The butter can also be overworked if you roll your cookie dough into balls when placing them on the cookie sheet to bake.  The heat in our hands melts/breaks the butter down.
    • Lastly, use room temperature eggs and butter.  Room temperature butter might be cooler than you think!  It is actually cool to the touch, never shiny or melty.  For the real low down, read this.
    Coconut cookies with pecans straight from the oven.

    Another thing that’s perfect about these coconut cookies is you can enjoy their deliciousness just the way they are, or you can add your own personal touch with different add-ins!  Here are just a few that we enjoy.

    Coconut Cookie Add-ins

    These measurements are approximations.  You might like to add more!

    • 9 oz. chocolate chips
    • 9 oz. toffee chips
    • 1 C old fashioned oats
    • 9 oz. white chocolate chips
    • 1 C dried cranberries

    And of course, you can always leave out the pecans or substitute another nut that you like better!

    Armed with a good book and a cup of coffee, settling down to watch your favorite movie or sharing a platter with family or friends, nothing beats a good cookie.  And a Perfect Coconut Cookie?  Well, you’ve got yourself a recipe for delicious cookie bliss.

    Coconut Cookie Recipe Scripture- Psalm 91:4

    Other Cookies & Cookies Bar Recipes You’ll Love!

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    • Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    • Coconut Thumbprint Macaroons
    • Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars

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    Coconut cookies with pecans straight from the oven.

    Perfect Coconut Cookies with Pecans

    Easy & deliciously chewy coconut cookies are loaded with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, a hint of cinnamon and tons of yum!
    5 from 20 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: coconut, Easy Recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 C all purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 C butter, room temperature
    • 1/2 C brown sugar, packed
    • 1/2 C white granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 3/4 tsp vanilla
    • 1 1/2 C sweetened shredded or flaked coconut
    • 1 C chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    • In a small bowl , mix first 5 ingredients together. Set aside.
    • Using a stand or hand mixer, cream butter and sugars. Be careful not to over mix. Add egg and vanilla. Mix just until incorporated.
    • Add the flour mixture a little at a time. Mix just until incorporated. Dough will form. Add coconut, then pecans. Again, being careful not to over mix.
    • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, spoon out 1" balls and place approximately 1" apart on lined baking sheet. Do not roll the balls to avoid overworking the butter. Bake in preheated oven for 9-11 minutes. Cool on cooling rack before serving.

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    Easy & deliciously chewy coconut cookies are loaded with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, a hint of cinnamon and tons of yum! #coconutrecipes #easycookierecipes #pecanrecipes
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Angie

      November 09, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite cookie now.
      I use unsweetened coconut flakes and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

      Reply
      • stacey

        November 10, 2020 at 2:33 pm

        Hi, Angie! Love it! Sounds delish. You’ve made my day!

        Reply
      • Cindy

        August 19, 2021 at 10:03 pm

        5 stars
        These are the most delicious cookies! They are a little crispy on the outside and so chewy on the inside, just the way I like my cookies. Definitely my new favorite cookie. Can’t wait to make them again and again. They are a little dangerous though. Can’t stop eating them. Love this recipe!

        Reply
        • stacey

          August 21, 2021 at 6:27 pm

          Hi, Cindy!

          I love the way you described these cookies! That’s exactly how they are! And so delicious too. I am just tickled that you love this recipe!

          Reply
        • Susan Pitts

          December 06, 2021 at 5:17 pm

          Can I mix these together, roll into balls and freeze to bake later?

          Reply
          • stacey

            December 07, 2021 at 11:04 am

            Hi, Susan! I haven’t frozen this particular recipe before, but I don’t see why not. Most cookie doughs freeze really well and can last up to 6 weeks in the freezer. To bake, allow to defrost overnight in the fridge and then just bake as directed the next day. To bake from a frozen state, preheat oven to 20-25 degrees lower than the original specified temperature and bake cookies just a few minutes longer than the original time. Edges should begin to crisp, middles should still be soft. Let me know how it goes!

            Reply
    2. Mary Lou

      April 22, 2021 at 10:22 am

      Best cookies ever soft chewy perfect

      Reply
      • stacey

        April 22, 2021 at 1:47 pm

        Hi, Mary Lou!
        I am just tickled that you loved these cookies. I love their soft, chewy texture too!

        Reply
    3. Debbie Dirkes

      May 26, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe with a few alterations and my family loved them. Needed gluten free AP flour for dietary needs and pulsed the coconut and pecans in a mini chopper to make the texture more uniform for the older folks. It worked, all loved the outcome and now ask for these instead of chocolate chip.

      Reply
      • stacey

        May 27, 2021 at 9:13 pm

        Hi, Debbie!
        That’s awesome! I am just tickled that your group loves these cookies so much. Love how you made adjustments so that they work for you. Perfect!! You really made my day!

        Reply
    4. Linda T

      October 10, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Just pulled my first batch out and I can already tell these will be in my cookie rotation. Easy to make with staple ingredients. I used unsweetened flaked coconut as that is all I buy. This will be one of my cookies for I make for the holidays.

      Reply
      • stacey

        October 11, 2021 at 12:16 pm

        Hi, Linda! I am so excited that these will be in your rotation and a part of your holiday cookie list! I love this little cookie, and I am so glad you love it too!

        Reply
    5. Sandra

      February 12, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great cookies!

      Reply
      • stacey

        February 14, 2022 at 9:51 am

        Hi, Sandra! Thanks for loving these cookies. I couldn’t agree more! They are pretty great!

        Reply
    6. Becky

      March 20, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved these cookies. So very easy and quick to put together. This recipe is a true keeper.

      Reply
      • stacey

        March 24, 2022 at 8:58 am

        Hi, Becky! I am just tickled that you loved these coconut cookies! This recipe has quickly become our favorite cookie, for sure. And I love that you will make them again. Thank you so much!

        Reply
    7. Jamie

      April 27, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is our favorite kind of cookie and this was the best one we ever had! Perfect size batch, just over 2 dozen, easy to make and just delicious. My husband loved them, too.

      Reply
      • stacey

        May 04, 2022 at 1:25 pm

        Hi, Jamie! This just tickles me to hear this! I am so glad you loved these cookies; they are some of our favorites too!

        Reply
    8. Marla

      May 08, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are without a doubt our favorite!!! Everyone so far has thoroughly loved them. Great for all kinds of gatherings, just be sure to make plenty! They don’t last long! Question: Can I add chocolate chips to the recipe as is?

      Reply
      • stacey

        May 12, 2022 at 1:25 pm

        Hi, Marla! I am so glad you love these cookies. They are some of our favorites. And I agree about making plenty; I also have to! Yes, I think you could add chocolate chips right into this recipe without changing a thing. Let me know how it goes- sounds delicious!

        Reply
    9. Linda Jackson

      June 07, 2022 at 5:29 am

      5 stars
      EXCELLENT cookies! I needed to make something last night for my book group meeting. Rummaging through y baking cabinet…I had coconut, pecans, and some white choc chips! Yup…added those too! 😉 They were fabulous! Like someone else said, a little crispy on the edges and soft and chewy on the inside. So yummy!
      I added a tiny bit more vanilla than was called for….because I love vanilla… and a little less salt.
      *****

      Reply
      • stacey

        June 10, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Yay, Linda! I am so glad you loved these cookies! I love the addition of the white chocolate chips and can’t wait to try it!

        Reply
    10. Martha H

      June 14, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe sounds delicious. Has anyone tried almond extract rather than vanilla. Anxious to try!

      Reply
      • stacey

        June 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

        Hi, Martha! I haven’t tried almond extract. Would love to hear how it works for you! Please let us know!

        Reply
    11. Jennifer

      June 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      If i want to add oatmeal should i tweek the recipe?

      Reply
    12. Kissy

      December 23, 2022 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      absolutely delicious. I should of left more room for expansion. 😋

      Reply
      • stacey

        December 23, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        Hi, Kissy! I am so glad you loved these special cookies! Hooray!

        Reply
    13. Kathy

      December 27, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect cookie! My local grocery store has a bakery that sells cookies with this same name. Very often, they are all sold out because they’re so popular. I no longer will be buying those bakery cookies because your recipe is even a bit better than theirs! Thank you so much for this treasure!

      Reply
      • stacey

        December 30, 2022 at 3:16 pm

        Hi, Kathy! You are very, very welcome! This is just so awesome, and I love it!

        Reply
    14. Elise

      January 12, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious. They made exactly three dozen for me.

      Reply
    15. Dee

      January 20, 2023 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      So after seeing all the rave reviews and I just love coconut I had to try this recipe. It is all it says it is and more. I just finished making them and ate 3 while still warm. These will get added to the rotation for sure. Thank you for such a delicious cookie recipe.

      Reply
      • stacey

        February 02, 2023 at 7:17 pm

        Hi, Dee! I am just tickled to read your comment! I always have to eat a few while they are still warm too; they’re just too good to wait! I am so glad these cookies are going to be in your regular rotation. Thank you so much!

        Reply
    16. Lynn Rath

      March 01, 2023 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious!! I made them last night and my husband took them to work to share with his co-workers. He loved them, and I know they will too !!!I make cookies all the time, and always share them with friends, and these will be a recipe I will make often. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! 💜🥰🦋🌷💕

      Reply
      • stacey

        March 03, 2023 at 4:56 pm

        Hi, Lynn! I am thrilled to hear that you loved this recipe and will make it again! It makes it even better that you always share with friends. That’s what good cooking is all about! Cheers!

        Reply
    17. Erin

      April 14, 2023 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      I have been buying coconut pecan cookies at our local grocers bakery so I looked on Pinterest and found this recipe. This recipe is awesome. Better than the bakery’s version. I’m German and my grandma and mom always had homemade cookies in the pantry and so do I. This will become one of my those that are there often!

      Reply
      • stacey

        April 15, 2023 at 3:30 pm

        Hi, Erin!

        Thank you so much! It makes my day to hear you loved these cookies! They are some of our favorites too, though I don’t have the will power to keep them in the pantry all the time. I would eat them all the first day or two! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Ouida

      May 11, 2023 at 9:27 am

      Haven’t made these cookies yet, was in the process of doing so and saw that I didn’t have enough of all purpose flour. Can I use self rising instead?

      Reply
      • stacey

        May 23, 2023 at 11:23 am

        Hi, Ouida! I haven’t tried it. It might change the texture a bit, but I don’t think it would hurt anything.

        Reply

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