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coconut pecan cookies

Tammy_Raynes avatar
Recipe by
Tammy Raynes
@Tammy_Raynes
Natchitoches, LA

With chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and a yummy pecan-coconut frosting, these cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake. A drizzle of chocolate tops them off in a festive way. I made these back at Christmas and put them in a tin with wax paper. Gave as a gift to a co-worker.

yield 6 1/2 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For coconut pecan cookies

  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 can
    (5-ozs) evaporated milk
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cubed
  • 1 1/4 c
    flaked coconut
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • COOKIE DOUGH
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 4 c
    (24-ozs) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1/4 c
    flaked coconut

How To Make coconut pecan cookies

  • 1
    FOR FROSTING: In a large saucepan, combine the egg, milk, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened and mixture reaches 160 degrees. Stir in coconut and pecans. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 2 cups chips and coconut.
  • 3
    Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 4
    In a microwave, melt the remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Frost cooled cookies; drizzle with melted chocolate.
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