Chewy Coconut Pecan Cookies Recipe (with Oatmeal Variation) - Chenée Today (2024)

Easy coconut pecan cookies recipe that you'll make again and again! The soft and chewy texture, touch of cinnamon and vanilla make these the best coconut pecan cookies ever! Or try a variation and make oatmeal coconut pecan cookies!

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If you like these cookies, you'll love my Pie Crust Cookie Twists, my S'mores Brownies, and my Biscoff Blondies with White Chocolate!

Easy Coconut Pecan Cookies Recipe

There's something irresistible about the flavor combination of toasted coconut and crunchy pecans in chewy cookies. When you take a bite, you're greeted with a symphony of flavors and textures—the nuttiness of the pecans, the sweetness of the coconut, and the buttery richness of the cookie dough.

It's a delightful contrast that keeps you coming back for more. Plus, the aroma that fills your kitchen as these cookies bake is simply heavenly. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or just looking to try something new, this easy coconut pecan cookie recipe is a must-make for anyone with a sweet tooth, and perfect with a cup of coffee!

Are coconut pecan cookies healthy?

I'm no nutrition expert, so it's best to decide on your own or with medical advice whether these yummy cookies fit your dietary needs. I do love that they contain pecans, which are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Otherwise, these delicious cookies are a sweet treat that I like more for their taste than their health benefits. Everything in moderation, right?

Ingredients

Check the recipe card below for the full ingredients and quantities, but here's a quick look at the simple ingredients you'll need to make these easy coconut pecan cookies:

• flour - to get the right chewy texture in your cookies, your all purpose flour should be measured by weight with a kitchen scale or fluffed using the spoon-and-level method
• cinnamon - perfect spice to complement the other flavors in these cookies!
• cornstarch - I like adding a little cornstarch to keep the texture soft in these coconut pecan cookies!
• baking soda - adding a little baking soda helps to give these cookies a bit of a lift.
• butter - I mostly use salted butter in baking, but you can use unsalted butter and just add ¼ teaspoon of salt to your dry ingredients.
• brown sugar - I like to use light brown sugar for these cookies, but you can also you dark brown sugar for even more flavor!
• egg - your egg should be room temperature before adding it into the dough.
• vanilla - make sure it's the good stuff -- pure vanilla extract. I like to make my own!
• shredded coconut - I recommend using sweetened coconut, but you can also substitute unsweetened shredded coconut, but I would just recommend adding about a tablespoon of extra brown sugar to boost the sweetness a bit.
• pecans - you'll need chopped pecans for this pecan coconut cookies recipe. I love the buttery crunch they add to these cookies! You can toast the pecan pieces and the coconut ahead of time for even more flavor -- see recipe card below for instructions!

Equipment

To make this easy coconut pecan cookies recipe, you'll want to grab akitchen scaleto help you measure your flour with perfect accuracy to get that chewy, gooey texture that you like. You can also use an electric mixer to make prep a little easier. Also, anoven thermometerwill help to correct any temperature disparities to make sure that your cookies bake perfectly.

Using a#40 cookie scoopwill help to measure out your cookies to the exact size you'll need. You'll also want to grab a large baking sheet -- I use theNordicware Baker's Big Sheet Panlined with aSilpat ¾ sheet liner.You may also want a wire rack to cool your baked cookies.

Instructions

You can check the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, but here are the basic steps for these chewy coconut pecan cookies!

Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and whisk together until smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla.

Sift in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and fold in until just combined.

Fold in pecans and coconut flakes. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.

Scoop cookie dough balls onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven!

Hint: use a round cookie cutter or a mug to round out the cookies on the baking sheet just after you remove your batch of cookies from the oven.

What is in cowboy cookies?

Cowboy cookies are a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, with coconut, pecans, and oats added for amazing texture! You can turn these coconut pecan cookies into cowboy cookies by adding about ½ cup chocolate chips and replacing ½ cup of the flour with rolled oats! Or try my Chocolate Filled Cookies for a fun variation on traditional chocolate chip cookies!

Substitutions & Variations

It's easy to adapt this easy coconut pecan cookies recipe to fit your needs or preferences!

• dairy free- if you prefer, you can use vegan or dairy free butter, as well as dairy free chocolate and chunks of dairy free chocolate chip cookies to make this a dairy free recipe, like myDairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe!
• egg-free - I like to useBob's Red Mill Egg Replacerfor an easy substitute for eggs. Or you can make aflax eggand add that in to replace the egg!
• cowboy cookies - check above for instructions on how to turn these old fashioned coconut pecan cookies into cowboy cookies!

Storage

This coconut pecan cookies recipekeeps well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Or they can be frozen, well wrapped in a freezer-safe bag, for up to 3 months.

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Last Updated on March 26, 2024 by Chenée Lewis