COCONUT PECAN COOKIES

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These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and a yummy pecan-coconut frosting. A drizzle of chocolate tops them off in a festive way. -Diane Selich Vassar, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
COOKIE DOUGH:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 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° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in coconut and pecans. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 2 cups chips and coconut., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt the remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cookies; drizzle with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

evangelia
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love how they taste with a glass of cold milk.


PAK7u
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I love the combination of coconut and pecans in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Crosby Jenkins
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


MdMamun
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ndou Charles
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more butter next time.


Sandip Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The pecans added a nice crunch and the coconut flavor was subtle.


Arun Magar
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love how they taste with a glass of cold milk.


Luke Howard
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I love the combination of coconut and pecans in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


khan khang
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I might try a different recipe next time.


Oghene Maro Emanovwe
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I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.


Jastin George
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Kavera Raby
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The pecans added a nice crunch.


Binomugisha Nathan
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love how they taste fresh out of the oven.


Vickyann Greenwood
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I found that the cookies were a bit dry. I think I might add a little more butter next time.


Will meme
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Nisu Lamichhane
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Rah Ell
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love how the coconut and pecans complement each other.


jems Aldin
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Mohamed Hisham
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the combination of coconut and pecans.


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