coconut pecan cookies

5 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Jul 20, 2018

I do not like coconut but I really like these. They do brown a lot faster then I originally thought. Start with 10 minutes and check every few minutes.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • - pecan halves

How To Make coconut pecan cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
  • Step 2
    Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 2 cups of coconut
  • Step 3
    Shape into 6 2" diameter logs. Roll in remaining coconut. Wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months
  • Step 4
    Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4" slices. Place 3" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 325* for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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