Coconut Pecan Cookies
Make these easy Coconut Pecan Cookies with simple ingredients for chewy, buttery cookies with a touch of tropical flavor.
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- ½ cup chopped pecans + 20 halves for topping if desired
- ⅔ cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugars and vanilla. Stir in the egg.
- Mix in the flour and cornstarch until well blended. Stir in coconut and chopped pecans.
- Chill the dough for at least 30minutes.
- Make cookie dough balls about 1½ Tablespoons and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Mash the tops lightly and if desired, add a pecan half.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven when lightly browned on edges and centers are still moist.
- Cool on pan about 2 minutes and then move to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Pecans can be toasted over medium heat on stove top or in oven about 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir several times to promote even toasting.
- Egg can be brought to room temperature by sitting in a bowl of warm water.
- Brown sugar can be light or dark.
- Butter can be salted or unsalted.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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