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Perfect Coconut Cookies with Pecans

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Apr 9, 2022

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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

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  • Classic Lemon Drop Crinkle Cookies
  • 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!
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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 ¼ C all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ C butter, room temperature
  • ½ C brown sugar, packed
  • ½ C white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ C sweetened shredded or flaked coconut
  • 1 C chopped pecans
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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.
Coconut cookies with pecans straight from the oven.
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  1. Avatar photoAngie

    November 9, 2020 at 5:57 pm

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

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      November 10, 2020 at 2:33 pm

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

      Reply
    • Avatar photoCindy

      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 Pirtlestacey

        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
      • Avatar photoSusan Pitts

        December 6, 2021 at 5:17 pm

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

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        • Stacey Pirtlestacey

          December 7, 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
      • Avatar photoJj

        June 26, 2023 at 7:33 am

        Hi just a question…is it 1 cup of chopped pecans or 1 cup of whole pecans chopped

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        • Stacey Pirtlestacey

          July 5, 2023 at 4:12 pm

          Hi, Jenna! I am so excited that you want to make these cookies! I just know you’re going to love them. It actually ends up being the same amount of pecans either way. But they definitely need to be chopped before going into the cookie dough! Can’t wait to hear what you think!

          Reply
  2. Avatar photoMary Lou

    April 22, 2021 at 10:22 am

    Best cookies ever soft chewy perfect

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoDebbie 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 Pirtlestacey

      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
    • Avatar photoJj

      July 5, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      Does unsweetened coconut make it not as tasty? I currently only have unsweetened

      Reply
      • Stacey PirtleStacey

        July 10, 2023 at 4:24 pm

        Hi, Jenna! I do think the sweetened coconut adds more of flavor!

        Reply
  4. Avatar photoLinda 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 Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoSandra

    February 12, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Great cookies!

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoBecky

    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 Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoJamie

    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 Pirtlestacey

      May 4, 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. Avatar photoMarla

    May 8, 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 Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoLinda Jackson

    June 7, 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 Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoMartha 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 Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoJennifer

    June 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

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

    Reply
  12. Avatar photoKissy

    December 23, 2022 at 10:41 am

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

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 23, 2022 at 9:16 pm

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

      Reply
  13. Avatar photoKathy

    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 Pirtlestacey

      December 30, 2022 at 3:16 pm

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

      Reply
    • Avatar photoPamela Adams

      July 25, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      Would that be Ingles in North Carolina? 🙂 I live in MI and when we are in the south we stop to buy these, even stopped a second time this year to bring some home. I’m going to try this recipe and hoping they compare!

      Reply
      • Avatar photoKathy E.

        July 28, 2023 at 12:17 pm

        5 stars
        The grocery store bakery that makes these identical cookies is HyVee in Iowa. They freeze very well too!

        Reply
      • Avatar photoDoris B Phipps

        September 27, 2023 at 8:30 am

        5 stars
        Food Lion in the (North/South Carolina
        has cookies much like this recipe, they are awesome.

        Reply
  14. Avatar photoElise

    January 12, 2023 at 4:29 pm

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

    Reply
  15. Avatar photoDee

    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 Pirtlestacey

      February 2, 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. Avatar photoLynn Rath

    March 1, 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 Pirtlestacey

      March 3, 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. Avatar photoErin

    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 Pirtlestacey

      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. Avatar photoOuida

    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 Pirtlestacey

      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
  19. Avatar photoPat Molett

    July 13, 2023 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite cookie. Thank you for the recipe. I will have to be careful how many I eat when I make them. Wonderful cookie to make for Christmas 🤶 time.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      July 20, 2023 at 10:25 pm

      Hi, Pat! You are so welcome. This made my day! (I have to be careful too!)

      Reply
  20. Avatar photoJanice

    July 15, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were great! Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      July 20, 2023 at 10:22 pm

      Hi, Janice! I am so tickled you enjoyed these cookies! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  21. Avatar photoHelena

    July 29, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmm! So yummy and so easy to throw together. The only thing I’ll be doing different next time is doubling the recipe! Don’t know if I can stop myself from eating most of them before anyone else even gets to try them!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      August 7, 2023 at 11:24 am

      Hi, Helena! This is what I love to hear! I am so glad you loved these cookies. I love them too, and could eat them all myself!!

      Reply
  22. Avatar photoKrysta

    October 10, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    These are so incredible! I added natural caramel flavoring with the vanilla and omitted cinnamon but changed nothing else. These may be my favorite cookie ever!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      October 12, 2023 at 10:49 am

      Thanks, Krysta! I am so glad you liked these cookies!

      Reply
  23. Avatar photoSissy

    October 12, 2023 at 3:46 pm

    Pretty amazing’

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      October 12, 2023 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks, Sissy! I am so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  24. Avatar photoDenise

    November 30, 2023 at 11:11 am

    I haven’t made these yet. If I incorporate a cup of oats, do I need to reduce the flour?

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      December 12, 2023 at 6:22 pm

      Hi, Denise! I haven’t tried that, but it sounds delicious! I would hold back about 1/2 cup flour, check the cookie dough consistency and then add if needed. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  25. Avatar photoLisa

    December 22, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    This cookie is now my go to recipe. I absolutely love it.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      December 25, 2023 at 11:18 am

      Hi, Lisa! That is awesome! Thank you so much! Makes my day.

      Reply
  26. Avatar photoErika

    February 17, 2024 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious drop cookie you can probably make with what you have in your pantry, yet they seem “fancy” and a nice change from chocolate chip. The coconut makes them naturally very chewy but the edges are buttery and caramelized. I was looking for this recipe because I bought some cookies at an old farm store here in Georgia and loved them. Those cookies were giant, and it was $12 for 5 huge ones, so I knew I could make them for way less. This recipe is very close, I left out the cinnamon because they didn’t use it in theirs, but will probably add it back next time I make them. Thanks for the recipe and blog!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      February 20, 2024 at 2:44 pm

      Hi, Erika! You are so welcome, and thank you for your awesome feedback. I am so glad you loved this cookie recipe! Let me know what you think about the addition of cinnamon. We think it really round out the flavor.

      Reply
  27. Avatar photoDebbie

    March 24, 2024 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    My go to cookie. I add craisins but they are delicious either way. I love these to make…and eat

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 25, 2024 at 11:17 am

      Hi, Debbie! I love the addition of Craisins! Yum!

      Reply
  28. Avatar photoCasun

    May 4, 2024 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are delicious and easy to make. Second time making them. Love them. Thanks for your recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      May 14, 2024 at 5:27 pm

      Hi, Casun! Thank you! I LOVE hearing that you’ve made them twice! That’s awesome! Made my day.

      Reply
  29. Avatar photoPasquale DeSimone

    May 22, 2024 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these cookies and they are delicious. I followed the recipe exactly as written. Thank you for providing an easy to follow to die for cookie recipe.

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      May 25, 2024 at 5:20 pm

      Hi, Pasquale! You are more than welcome! I am so glad you loved this recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
  30. Avatar photoB

    May 28, 2024 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    The most delicious cookies. Made these this past weekend and they were a hit.

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      May 29, 2024 at 10:33 pm

      Hi, Brittany! Thanks so much! I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for making these cookies!

      Reply
  31. Avatar photoPhyllis Friston

    June 5, 2024 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    By far the best cookie I’ve ever made and eaten. Only suggestion is to make a double batch and cook them as soon as you make them. I put them together one night and then refrigerated to cook the next day. Didn’t come out the same. Still ate 90% of them myself but think they come out better when cooked immediately. Guess I’m trying to justify being able to eat them sooner. I cook 5 minutes then flip the tray around and go 5 more. You won’t be disappointed with this jewel.

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      June 14, 2024 at 4:36 pm

      Hi, Phyllis! Thank you so much! I am so tickled you love these cookies the way you do. Makes my day!

      Reply
  32. Avatar photoMalva Hall

    June 27, 2024 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Very good recipe. Nice & chewy🤩🤩

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      July 3, 2024 at 2:03 pm

      Hi, Malva! Thanks so much! I love to hear that!

      Reply
  33. Avatar photoRoyce Long

    August 8, 2024 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    OMG these are wonderful. I have made these several times exactly as written and they are amazing

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      August 29, 2024 at 11:34 pm

      Hi, Royce! Thank you so much! You’ve made my day by making these cookies more than once. I am so glad you enjoy them!

      Reply
  34. Avatar photoDee

    August 21, 2024 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    I made these this morning and they are excellent! I added chocolate chips to half the batter and my family loved them . I might add a few peanut butter chips next time. I think the chocolate chips over power the cookie so I probably won’t try again . They’re good but I’m not a chocolate lover.

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      August 21, 2024 at 10:58 am

      Hi, Dee! Love it! Thank you so much for making these cookies!

      Reply
  35. Avatar photoCrissy Gi

    November 6, 2024 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    awesome cookies. I love coconut, then and pecans…yummy. I make them all the time. my waistline, we’ll I call it “cookie”

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 17, 2024 at 1:17 pm

      Hi, Crissy! Ha! I am just tickled you like this recipe. Thank you so much! I have to admit, it’s a serious favorite around here too!

      Reply
  36. Avatar photoRoyce Long

    November 10, 2024 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic cookies I now cook these quite often

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 17, 2024 at 1:10 pm

      Hi, Royce! This makes my day! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  37. Avatar photoCharlotte pharaon

    November 26, 2024 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for Thanksgiving and they turned out great. I used unsweetened coconut as my husband is a diabetic but they were just fine and easy to make.
    Thank you!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 26, 2024 at 5:15 pm

      Hi, Charlotte! You are so welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  38. Avatar photoJen

    December 9, 2024 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    Made these last night. I left out the cinnamon and added 1/4 tsp almond extract and 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries. They turned out great! Perfect for the Holidays. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      December 20, 2024 at 5:10 pm

      Hi, Jen! You are so welcome! Sounds delish! And so festive!

      Reply
  39. Avatar photoAngela Lippa

    January 22, 2025 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely delicious!!!!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 25, 2025 at 5:11 pm

      Hi, Angela! Yay! Thanks so much! I’m so glad you loved these cookies!

      Reply
  40. Avatar photoelizabeth A Anderson

    February 20, 2025 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good. My cookies dough came out very crumbly, and I wondered if I made a mistake somewhere. I baked them, and noted after 6 minutes that they were still one inch balls. I took them out and made them flatter, and baked another two minutes. The next two sheet pans of cookies were baked 7 minutes, and then flattened after baking.
    They have excellent flavor, and were perfect after 7 minutes.

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  41. Avatar photoTerry

    March 23, 2025 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are yum yum!!!!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 24, 2025 at 11:57 pm

      Hi, Terry! Thank you so much!!

      Reply

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