Description
Indulgent chocolate pecan coconut cookies bring tropical island vibes to classic baking. Nutty, rich layers combine into a delectable treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) chopped pecans
Binding Ingredient:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Recommended Ingredients:
(None additional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Combine coconut flakes, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans in a large mixing bowl, creating a rich textural base.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly until the mixture becomes a cohesive, sticky dough.
- Dampen your fingers with water to prevent sticking, then use a scooper to shape the dough into uniform disc-like cookies, gently pressing the tops to flatten.
- Refrigerate the prepared cookie dough for 30-60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to set and minimize excessive spreading during baking.
- Transfer the chilled cookie discs to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to ensure proper heat circulation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges on the coconut that indicate perfect caramelization and doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet, allowing them to firm up and develop a delightful chewy texture before serving.
Notes
- Dampen hands with water when forming dough to prevent sticky residue and ensure smooth, even cookie shapes.
- Refrigerate dough before baking to minimize spreading and create a denser, chewier cookie texture.
- Swap sweetened condensed milk with coconut cream for a dairy-free version, maintaining rich flavor and consistent moisture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to preserve crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg