Coconut Pecan Cookies Recipe | Best Easy Chewy Cookie

You'll love the flavor of this easy Coconut Pecan Cookie Recipe. The salty pecans paired with the sweet coconut flavor make these the best cookies, ever. Pour a glass of cold milk and enjoy every bite!

coconut pecan cookies in a pile on white surface

Delicious cookies like this deserve to be celebrated. They're great for a cookie swap, bake sale, or just a fun, sweet treat for home. Most people comment on the amazing texture of this coconut pecan cookies recipe, but for me, the crunchy pecans paired with the coconut flavor are what set this good cookie over the top.

I also love that you can mix and match different add-ins for these tasty cookies, but we'll dive into those details more below. For now, rest easy knowing that when you make this easy coconut pecan cookies recipe, everyone will be grabbing two at a time!

Pecan lovers should also make some Brown Butter Pecan Cookies.

If you're more a fan of coconut, be sure to try this Mango Coconut Ice Cream! Super yummy and simple!

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Ingredients
How to Make Coconut Pecan Cookies
Top Tip
Substitutions
Variations
Equipment
Storage
Common Questions
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Ingredients

Salted butter - I always use salted butter for my baking needs. If you have unsalted butter just add an extra pinch of salt.
Brown sugar - This gives the baked cookies a warm flavor and also helps with the chewy texture.
Eggs - Binds the dry ingredients together.
Vanilla extract - For flavor.
Flour - The main ingredient needed to make the cookie dough.
Baking soda - Adds texture.
Salt - Just a pinch enhances the other flavors.
Sweetened coconut - Helps to sweeten the cookies and adds chew.
Pecans - You can chop them by hand or buy them already chopped from the grocery store. Use roasted salted pecans for the best flavor.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Coconut Pecan Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to two cookie sheets.

Step One: Cream the brown sugar and butter, then add the eggs and vanilla.

Step Two: Add the salt, baking soda, and flour. Stir just until they are mixed in.

Step Three: Add the chopped pecans and coconut.

Step Four: Stir in the nuts and coconut. Mix just until they are evenly distributed.

Step Five: Make 24 cookie dough balls and place them on the baking sheet, three inches apart.

Step Six: Put the pan in the oven and bake for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool completely.

Top Tip

Don't overbake the cookies. If you want to keep the texture of these chewy coconut pecan cookies, you can't overbake. This will dry them out, leaving them dry, hard, and brittle.

Substitutions

Coconut extract - Instead of using vanilla, you can use coconut instead. A little bit goes a long way, so be careful or the flavor will overtake the chewy coconut cookies.
White sugar - You can make this recipe using dark brown sugar or white sugar.
Unsweetened shredded coconut - These are mildly sweetened but you can use unsweetened coconut flakes instead of sweetened if you prefer. Or try using a combination of the two.

Variations

Add cinnamon sugar - A touch of cinnamon added to these cookies is a fun flavor.
Add a cup of chocolate chips - You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips to turn these into delicious cowboy cookies.
Toasted pecans - If you have raw pecans toast them to give these cookies a more vibrant flavor. You can also toast the coconut if you want!

Check out these 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies for traditional chocolate chip cookies.

Equipment

All that you need to make these easy cookies are a large bowl, baking sheets, measuring cups, and a wire rack.

Storage

Once you bake the chewy cookies, be sure to let them cool completely to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container. There is no need to keep them in the fridge, and as long as they are covered, they should be fine and retain their texture for 3-4 days.

You can also freeze leftovers of these coconut cookies by wrapping them in plastic wrap and storing them in a freezer-safe bag.

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Common Questions

What is the fastest way to chop pecans into pecan pieces?

You can buy them already chopped at the store, but if you don't want to spend the extra cost and are willing to do it by hand, the easiest way to chop them is by adding them to the food processor and pulsing for a short time. Don't do it for too long, or it will break them into pieces that are too small.

You can also add them to a plastic bag and roll a rolling pin over the top to break them into pieces.

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